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Persepolis Questions & 100% Correct
Answers
According to the introduction, what stereotypical image is Satrapi trying to
dispel?
✓ ~~> The stereotype that Iran is filled with nothing but terrorists and
extremists
The author indicates two motives for writing Persepolis. What are they?
✓ ~~> Just because a few extremists have done terrible things does not
mean that they represent an entire nation; the Iranians who made
great sacrifices should be remembered
Obligatory
✓ ~~> required or demanded
Decadence
✓ ~~> decay
What did the veil symbolize?
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✓ ~~> to be modest; the separation from the new governmental
power
Why was a picture of Marjane's mother published in the newspaper? How did
her mother respond? Why?
✓ ~~> Marji's mother's picture was published because she was a part of
the demonstrations against the veil, her mother dyed her hair and wore
sunglasses whenever she went out after it was published in a Iranian
magazine because she didn't want to be recognized
Describe the symbolism and conflict represented in the picture on the top of
page 5.
✓ ~~> The conflict consisted of those who were against the veil and for
the veil - who was against the oppressive government mandate and
who was for the freedom of choice - all relating to the subject of the
veil. A clear divide is displayed between the traditionalist ideologies
and progressive ideologies
Revolution
✓ ~~> a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of
a new system
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Fanatics
✓ ~~> people obsessed by an excessive enthusiasm for something
The Persian people faced oppression from what four sources?
✓ ~~> Emperors, western Arabian invasion, Eastern Mongolian invasion,
and modern imperialism
How does Marji's relationship with God begin to change?
✓ ~~> She began to feel more distant with God
Explain the simile on page 10
✓ ~~> If everyone that participates in a revolution does not do their
own part, then it will eventually be overcome by those who the
revolution is against
Degenerate
✓ ~~> to get worse
According to Marji, how was a king chosen? What was her rationale?
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Persepolis Questions & 100% Correct
Answers
According to the introduction, what stereotypical image is Satrapi trying to
dispel?
✓ ~~> The stereotype that Iran is filled with nothing but terrorists and
extremists
The author indicates two motives for writing Persepolis. What are they?
✓ ~~> Just because a few extremists have done terrible things does not
mean that they represent an entire nation; the Iranians who made
great sacrifices should be remembered
Obligatory
✓ ~~> required or demanded
Decadence
✓ ~~> decay
What did the veil symbolize?
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✓ ~~> to be modest; the separation from the new governmental
power
Why was a picture of Marjane's mother published in the newspaper? How did
her mother respond? Why?
✓ ~~> Marji's mother's picture was published because she was a part of
the demonstrations against the veil, her mother dyed her hair and wore
sunglasses whenever she went out after it was published in a Iranian
magazine because she didn't want to be recognized
Describe the symbolism and conflict represented in the picture on the top of
page 5.
✓ ~~> The conflict consisted of those who were against the veil and for
the veil - who was against the oppressive government mandate and
who was for the freedom of choice - all relating to the subject of the
veil. A clear divide is displayed between the traditionalist ideologies
and progressive ideologies
Revolution
✓ ~~> a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of
a new system
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, 3 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+
Fanatics
✓ ~~> people obsessed by an excessive enthusiasm for something
The Persian people faced oppression from what four sources?
✓ ~~> Emperors, western Arabian invasion, Eastern Mongolian invasion,
and modern imperialism
How does Marji's relationship with God begin to change?
✓ ~~> She began to feel more distant with God
Explain the simile on page 10
✓ ~~> If everyone that participates in a revolution does not do their
own part, then it will eventually be overcome by those who the
revolution is against
Degenerate
✓ ~~> to get worse
According to Marji, how was a king chosen? What was her rationale?
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