Venturing Into Visuals: Persepolis - Vol. 1 Ch 16-19 Summary

Venturing Into Visuals: Persepolis - Vol. 1 Ch 16-19 Summary

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Arts, Other, Social Studies

4th Grade - University

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The video summarizes chapters 16-19 of 'Persepolis', focusing on Iran's internal conflict in 1982. It tells the story of Majan's uncle Taher, who dies without seeing his son due to passport issues. Majan's rebellious phase is highlighted, including her risky encounter with the Revolutionary Guards. The impact of the Iran-Iraq war on Tehran is depicted, especially after a missile strike kills her friend Neda. Majan's growing defiance against the regime leads to her expulsion from school. Concerned for her safety, her parents decide to send her to a French school in Vienna, Austria.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Uncle Taher needed a passport?

To escape the country

To receive medical treatment in England

To visit his son in England

To join his family in Turkey

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Majan's parents travel to Turkey?

To attend a conference

To escape the war

To buy Western goods

To visit relatives

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Majan avoid being detained by the female Revolutionary Guards?

She bribed them

She ran away

She told a dramatic story

She called her parents

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event made Majan realize the danger of the war?

Her school being bombed

The destruction of the Baba levees' house

Her parents' decision to leave

A missile hitting her street

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Majan's reaction to Neda's death?

She became rebellious

She decided to leave Iran

She became more fearful

She stopped going to school

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Majan's parents decide to send her to Austria?

To learn a new language

To live with relatives

To keep her safe from the regime

For better education

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advice did Majan's grandmother give her before leaving?

To always be polite

To stay true to herself

To make new friends

To study hard