Persepolis Part 1 Test
1. In 1980 it became obligatory to wear what at school in Iran?
A. a uniform
B. a veil
C. pants
D. a chador
2. Why are bilingual schools closed down because they are symbols of what?
A. Promiscuity
B. Decadence
C. Capitalism
D. Both B and C
3. What reasons does Marjane give for wanting to be a prophet?
A. Because her maid did not eat with them, her father drove a Cadillac and because her
grandmother’s knees ached
B. Because she believed god looked like Karl Marx
C. Because her parents weren’t very religious and they would make good disciples
D. Because her family maid suffered due to strict social classes and she wanted to help her.
4. The revolution in Iran is compared to what object?
A. A Ferris wheel
B. A bicycle
C. A car
D. A war
5. Who did the Shah blame for the burning down of the Rex Cinema?
A. The secret police
B. Iranian soldiers
C. Religious fanatics
D. Communists
6. Marjane’s grandfather was a follower of who?
A. The Shah
B. Lenin
C. The king of England
D. Alloyotah Khomeini
7. What is Persepolis?
A. The main character’s name
B. The setting of the novel
C. The name of an ancient city of Persian Empire
D. An Iranian word for revolution
8. Mehri’s relationship with Marjane’s neighbor ended because
A. He was no longer interested in her
B. Marjane’s father forbade them to have a relationship
C. she was Marjane’s maid and not her sister
D. She was sent away to work for someone else
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After Marjane attempts to attack a child for his father’s crimes, Marjane’s mother teaches her
that she must learn to do what?
A. Fight back
B. Stand up for the Revolution
C. Treat all people the same
D. Forgive people
Marjane was upset because she felt like her father was not what?
A. A communist
B. A hero
C. A true revolutionary
D. A prince
Why do Marjane’s parents stay in Iran?
A. They don’t want to move just to become a cleaning lady and taxi driver
B. They feel safe in Iran and want Marjane to know her culture
C. Their family lives in Iran and it would be hard to leave them
D. They want to fight for the revolution
What symbolic item does uncle Anoosh make for Marjane?
A. A turtle
B. A bread-swan
C. A snowflake
D. A star
What happens to Uncle Anoosh?
A. He returns to Russia hidden under sheep
B. He moves back in with this wife and finds his son
C. He is arrested and then escapes prison
D. He is executed as a Russian spy
Why are universities closed and books altered?
A. So people don’t get any wrong ideas about the Revolution
B. So people don’t become future imperialist
C. So people don’t astray from Islam
D. Both B and C
In what way could you show opposition to the regime?
A. By not wearing your veil ever
B. By wearing dresses
C. By letting a few strands of hair show
D. By listening to decadent music
What is one thing the war impacted
A. Supermarkets
B. Gas stations
C. Schools
D. All of the above
If boys fought in the war they were given a key to where?
A. Paradise
B. A new car
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D. None of the above
Who does the government recruit to serve the front lines of the war?
A. Strong middle aged men
B. Lower class boys
C. 18 year olds from any class
D. Men and women of any age
What lie does Marjane’s grandmother tell to the police who pulled them over?
A. That she needs to use the bathroom
B. That she is the same age at their mother’s
C. That she has diabetes and needs syrup
D. That she had to throw all of the wine out
Why does Marjane consider herself grown up now?
A. Because she drank wine
B. Because she cut class and disobeyed her mom
C. Because she turned 14
D. Because she smoked a cigarette
What item indicates to Marjane that Neda Baba-levy was killed in the bombing?
A. the bracelet she was wearing
B. the outfit she always worn
C. the Jewish symbol on her was destroyed
D. the rubble of her bedroom
Why is Marjane expelled from school?
A. Because she isn’t smart enough
B. She draws too much
C. She “hits” the principal
D. Because she says she wants to be a prophet
What happened to Niloufar?
A. She married the passport maker and escaped
B. She was raped and killed by a guardian of the revolution
C. She became a maid for Marjane’s uncle
D. She tried fleeing Iran but was killed
Finish this phrase “To die a Martyr is to…”
A. Die happy
B. Be a great honor to Iran
C. To inject blood into the veins of society
D. Cause the revolution to keep going
Where are Marjane’s parents sending her away to?
A. Germany
B. Austria
C. France
D. United States
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