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The Complete Persepolis

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
  In 1980 in Iran, the following things happened EXCEPT:
a)
Marji had a start wearing a veil to school.   
b)
Boys and girls went to separate schools.
c)
Bilingual schools shut down.
d)
Marji was no longer allowed to eat meat.   
2.
As a child, why did Marji want to be a prophet?
a)
She wanted power over others.
b)
She wanted to help people who were suffering from injustice.
c)
She didn’t believe in God.
d)
She wanted to convince others to move away from Iran.
3.
How did women in Iran react when they were forced to wear a veil?
a)
All women embraced the religious symbolism of the veil.  
b)
Women were excited to participate in the new fashion trend.
c)
Women had mixed reactions depending on their point of view.
d)
All women hated the infringement on their freedom.
4.
How old is Marjane when the book begins?
a)
7
b)
8
c)
9
d)
10
5.
What year did it become obligatory to wear the veil?
a)
1979
b)
1980
c)
1990
d)
1981
6.
Marjane's mother was against having to wear the veil.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
'The Bicycle' is symbolic of 
a)
violence
b)
fun
c)
revolution
d)
punishment
8.
Satrapi mentions the Rex cinema in 'The Bicycle', because:
a)
She goes to see a movie 
b)
It has been shut down
c)
It has been burnt down 
d)
It has been demolished
9.
What is NOT true of Satrapi in 'The Bicycle'
a)
She likes reading
b)
She likes playing 'revolution' 
c)
She likes bicycling
d)
She is politically aware
10.
'That night He(God) didn't come' -'The Bicycle' can be interpreted as:
a)
God has deserted her
b)
She no longer wants to be a prophet
c)
God has deserted Iran
d)
She is angry with God
11.
In 'The Water Cell', Satrapi tell her father that the first page of the schoolbook says
a)
God is great !
b)
Long live Persepolis
c)
God chose the King
d)
Reza Khan overthrew the King
12.
In 'The Water Cell' Satrapi learns that her grandfather was :
a)
A cobbler
b)
A businessman
c)
A prince
d)
A politician
13.
What happens in the water cell, according to Satrapi?
a)
Prisoners have a bath everyday
b)
The water keeps the cell cool
c)
Prisoners are kept immersed in water for hours
d)
People have water fights
14.
In the chapter 'Persepolis', Satrapi's grandmother boils water: 
a)
To purify the water
b)
For a hot bath
c)
To pretend she's cooking
d)
To wash clothes
15.
In 'Persepolis' dramatic anxiety is created through:
a)
Satrapi's father taking pictures of demonstration
b)
Satrapi's mother and grandmother gripped by fear
c)
Endless waiting for Satrapi's father to return
d)
Satrapi's father going to the hospital
16.
An important theme of 'The Letter' is:
a)
Illiteracy
b)
Social divide
c)
Political protest
d)
Ignorance
17.
Mehri in 'The Letter' is Satrapi's
a)
first cousin
b)
school friend
c)
domestic help
d)
neighbour
18.
What aspect of Marji's character is most evident in the chapter 'Persepolis'?
a)
Flirtatiousness
b)
Rebelliousness
c)
Devil may care attitude
d)
Empathy for the underprivileged
19.

Why does Anoosh say that it is impossible to persuade the country to follow Marxism?

a)

Half the country is illiterate

b)

There isn't a strong communication system in the country

c)

There are too many cooks in the kitchen

d)

They are too focused on religion

20.

According to the new Islamic regime, this many people voted for them

a)

99.99%

b)

95%

c)

100%

d)

75%

21.

What is Marji's dad's reaction to the election results?

a)

He says that people are ignorant and it is BS!

b)

It is true

c)

He's happy they finally have a democracy

d)

He doesn't care

22.

What do Marji's parents think about moving to the United States?

a)

They don't want to

b)

They aren't willing to give up the life they'be built in Iran

c)

The people leaving are just scared and will come back

d)

All of these

23.

What is Anoosh's final wish?

a)

To see Marji

b)

To see his wife

c)

To see Marji's parents

d)

To eat his favorite meal

24.

Why does Anoosh want to see Marji?

a)

He has a secret to tell her

b)

She is the daughter he always wanted

c)

He has a present for her

d)

To tell her she is beautiful

25.

Why can't Marji's mom get out of bed?

a)

She is so distraught

b)

She was assaulted by two fundamentalist men

c)

She is overwhelmed with how much Iran has changed

d)

All of these

26.

How does Marji describe the vacation with her family?

a)

Stressful

b)

Wonderful

c)

Busy

d)

Boring

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