PERSEPOLIS TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
According to the preface, what stereotypes is Satrapi attempting to dispel? -
ANSWER: Iran is associated with fundamentalism, fanaticism, and terrorism.
The author describes two reasons for authoring Persepolis. What are they? -
ANSWER To break down preconceptions and ensure that those who perished
against the tyrannical dictatorship are not forgotten.
When does the novel begin?. - Answer 1980.
What were the two results of the Islamic revolution? - ANSWER Women were
forced to wear veils, and boys and girls were separated.
In what ways do the children's reactions to the veil reveal a general reality about
society? - ANSWER Nobody wants to do anything they don't have a rational
justification for.
What effect did the new administration have on education? Why? - ANSWER All
multilingual and co-educational schools were closed because they represented
capitalism.
What did the veil represent? - ANSWER The oppression of women
What did bilingual schools represent to the new regime? - ANSWER Capitalism
and Decadence
Did the veil elicit a universal ANSWER among women? Why? - ANSWER No,
some women thought they were being virtuous, while others believed they were
being oppressed.
, Why did a picture of Marjane's mother appear in the newspaper? How did her
mother respond? Why? - ANSWER She was at one of the demonstrations when a
German photographer captured a photo of her. She colored her hair and donned
dark glasses out of fear of being imprisoned.
Describe the symbolism and tension depicted in the image at the top of page 6. -
ANSWER Marajane's side with the veil signified religion and traditionalism, while
the side without the veil represented modern and progressive beliefs.
When Marji was six, what did she decide? - ANSWER She decided she was the
final prophet.
What three reasons does Marji desire to be a prophet? What were her fundamental
motivations? - ANSWER She wanted to promote equality, distribute equal
prosperity, and heal others. She requested that her maid eat with them in order to
ensure equality. She didn't want to be ashamed since her father had a Cadillac. She
desired to alleviate her grandmother's suffering in order to heal others.
Who is Zarathustrian, and what are his three guidelines for living? - ANSWER The
first prophet in Iran before the Arab conquest said, "Behave well, speak well, and
act well."
Marji is spiritually intimate with whom? - ANSWER Her grandmother
What appears to be the underlying subject of Marji's rules? - ANSWER: She wants
everyone to be happy and healthy.
ANSWERS
According to the preface, what stereotypes is Satrapi attempting to dispel? -
ANSWER: Iran is associated with fundamentalism, fanaticism, and terrorism.
The author describes two reasons for authoring Persepolis. What are they? -
ANSWER To break down preconceptions and ensure that those who perished
against the tyrannical dictatorship are not forgotten.
When does the novel begin?. - Answer 1980.
What were the two results of the Islamic revolution? - ANSWER Women were
forced to wear veils, and boys and girls were separated.
In what ways do the children's reactions to the veil reveal a general reality about
society? - ANSWER Nobody wants to do anything they don't have a rational
justification for.
What effect did the new administration have on education? Why? - ANSWER All
multilingual and co-educational schools were closed because they represented
capitalism.
What did the veil represent? - ANSWER The oppression of women
What did bilingual schools represent to the new regime? - ANSWER Capitalism
and Decadence
Did the veil elicit a universal ANSWER among women? Why? - ANSWER No,
some women thought they were being virtuous, while others believed they were
being oppressed.
, Why did a picture of Marjane's mother appear in the newspaper? How did her
mother respond? Why? - ANSWER She was at one of the demonstrations when a
German photographer captured a photo of her. She colored her hair and donned
dark glasses out of fear of being imprisoned.
Describe the symbolism and tension depicted in the image at the top of page 6. -
ANSWER Marajane's side with the veil signified religion and traditionalism, while
the side without the veil represented modern and progressive beliefs.
When Marji was six, what did she decide? - ANSWER She decided she was the
final prophet.
What three reasons does Marji desire to be a prophet? What were her fundamental
motivations? - ANSWER She wanted to promote equality, distribute equal
prosperity, and heal others. She requested that her maid eat with them in order to
ensure equality. She didn't want to be ashamed since her father had a Cadillac. She
desired to alleviate her grandmother's suffering in order to heal others.
Who is Zarathustrian, and what are his three guidelines for living? - ANSWER The
first prophet in Iran before the Arab conquest said, "Behave well, speak well, and
act well."
Marji is spiritually intimate with whom? - ANSWER Her grandmother
What appears to be the underlying subject of Marji's rules? - ANSWER: She wants
everyone to be happy and healthy.
