©THEBRIGHTSTARS 2024
Persepolis Exam Questions With Correct
And Revised Answers
According to the introduction, what stereotypical image is Satrapi trying to dispel? -
answer✔✔That Iran is connected with fundamentalism, fanaticism, and terrorism.
The author indicates two motives for writing Persepolis. What are they? - answer✔✔To dispel
stereotypes, and to make sure that those who died fighting the repressive regime are not
forgotten.
When does the novel begin? - answer✔✔1980
What were the two outcomes of the Islamic Revolution? - answer✔✔The women were forced to
wear veils and the boys and girls were separated
In what ways does the children's response to the veil reflect a universal truth about society? -
answer✔✔No one wants to do something that they don't have a rational reason for.
How was education affected by the new regime? Why? - answer✔✔All bilingual and co-ed
schools were closed down because they were symbols of capitalism.
What did the veil symbolize? - answer✔✔Oppression of women
What did the bilingual schools symbolize to the new regime? - answer✔✔Capitalism and
Decadence
Did women have a universal response to the veil? Why? - answer✔✔No, some women thought
that it was being righteous and others thought they were being oppressed.
Why was a picture of Marjane's mother published in the newspaper? How did her mother
respond? Why? - answer✔✔She was attending one of the demonstrations and a German
photographer took a photo of her. She was scared that she would be arrested so she dyed her hair
and wore dark glasses.
Describe the symbolism and conflict represented in the picture on the top of page 6. -
answer✔✔The side of Marajane with the veil represented religion and traditionalism, the side
without the veil represented modern and progressive ideas.
Persepolis Exam Questions With Correct
And Revised Answers
According to the introduction, what stereotypical image is Satrapi trying to dispel? -
answer✔✔That Iran is connected with fundamentalism, fanaticism, and terrorism.
The author indicates two motives for writing Persepolis. What are they? - answer✔✔To dispel
stereotypes, and to make sure that those who died fighting the repressive regime are not
forgotten.
When does the novel begin? - answer✔✔1980
What were the two outcomes of the Islamic Revolution? - answer✔✔The women were forced to
wear veils and the boys and girls were separated
In what ways does the children's response to the veil reflect a universal truth about society? -
answer✔✔No one wants to do something that they don't have a rational reason for.
How was education affected by the new regime? Why? - answer✔✔All bilingual and co-ed
schools were closed down because they were symbols of capitalism.
What did the veil symbolize? - answer✔✔Oppression of women
What did the bilingual schools symbolize to the new regime? - answer✔✔Capitalism and
Decadence
Did women have a universal response to the veil? Why? - answer✔✔No, some women thought
that it was being righteous and others thought they were being oppressed.
Why was a picture of Marjane's mother published in the newspaper? How did her mother
respond? Why? - answer✔✔She was attending one of the demonstrations and a German
photographer took a photo of her. She was scared that she would be arrested so she dyed her hair
and wore dark glasses.
Describe the symbolism and conflict represented in the picture on the top of page 6. -
answer✔✔The side of Marajane with the veil represented religion and traditionalism, the side
without the veil represented modern and progressive ideas.
