Iran
What happened in Iran in 1979?
The Islamic Revolution
When Marjane is a child, why does she want to become a prophet?
She wants people to be treated as equals
Why does Mehri start working for Marjane’s family?
Her family cannot afford to take care/house/feed her
How do Marjane’s parents sneak illegal items past customs?
They put them in the lining of their coat.
What does Marjane see when her street is bombed?
she sees a turquoise bracelet belonging to her neighbors, who were killed in the explosion.
What happened in Iran in 1980?
Iraq invaded Iran/Veils had to be worn/Bilingual schools were shut down
How does Marjane’s father put himself in danger at protests?
he takes photographs of demonstrations
On pg. 99, why is Mrs. Nasrine is upset?
She doesn’t want her son to go to war
Before he arrives at Marjane’s house, where had Uncle Anoosh been?
In prison
Why did the people who murdered Niloufar sent her parents money?
To show them they had raped her and sent the family a dowry.
What is Black Friday?
The day protestors were killed
Why did Marjane want to beat up Ramin?
His father supported the Shah
When she skips school, Marjane goes to ____________ with _________?
restaurant, older boys --> Bonus: why do they all laugh at one of the boys?
What is Marjane’s mother’s opinion about forgiveness?
She tells Marjane to forgive, and that she cannot be the one to deliver justice.
At the end of the book, why does Marjane get expelled from school?
She slapped the teacher
What is a fundamentalist?
Strict adherence to the basic principles of any subject or discipline; a form of a religion, especially Islam or Protestant Christianity that upholds belief in the strict, literal
What does Anoosh give Marjane as a gift?
A swan made of bread. --> why was Anoosh put in prison?
What is the purpose of the golden keys?
Convince young lower class boys to sign up for the army by saying the key will get them into heaven.
What is the advice Marjane receives from her grandmother at the end?
Be true to yourself
Where do Marjane’s parents send her at the end?
Austria
After the Shah fell, Marjane’s mother says, “Now that the devil has left”. In this panel (pg. 43), her eyes are closed. What does this symbolize?
Her lack of awareness --> not knowing what coming.
Why does Marjane’s mother slap Mehri and Marjane?
They went to a demonstration
How does Marjane try to help Mehri?
Writes and reads love letters for her
Why does Marjane’s uncle need a passport?
He needs medical treatment. Bonus: Why can't he get one?
What did Marjane’s father do to avoid the cops?
Bribed them. Bonus: why where they worried about the cops?