Persepolis 1
What is the backstory of Marji's grandfather?
He was a prince, then a prime minister, then a political prisoner who was tortured by the Shah.
Who is the author of Persepolis?
Marjane Satrapi
Where did Mehri and Marjane decide to go?
To the demonstration
True or False: Women have never had personal freedoms in Iran.
False.
Why did the British want to put the Shah into a position of power?
To get lucrative deals on oil.
What was the torture method that the Shah's police used on Marji's grandfather? (Hint, it's the name of a chapter).
The water cell torture chamber, being submerged in water for extended periods of time.
Persepolis is the capital city of what ancient empire? (This is what Iran was called in the past).
Persia (Persian)
Why does Marjane's father tell her that Mehri and the neighbor's son's love is impossible?
Due to their social class Mehri is poor and the neighbor’s son is rich
Who wrote Mehri's notes to her crush?
Marji
What big news/celebration happened in Iran?
The Shah was being overthrown and/or exiled.
Why does Marjane’s father tell her about the Shah and how he got power?
To get a better understanding of Iran's history
The women and young girls are excited that they have to wear the veil (True or False).
False
What does Marjane mean when she says, "The revolution is like a bicycle"?
It means its unbalanced. If the people stop protesting then it'll fall like a bicycle.
How does the burning of the Rex Cinema affect Marjane?
It affects her emotionally, she realizes the government is ran by bad people and wants to put an end to it
Who is Mehri?
The maid/babysitter for Marjane
What did Anoosh say was worse than being in prison?
What his wife made him suffer through.
Describe the scene at the hospital where Marji's dad is taking photographs.
They mistake an old man who died of cancer for a political martyr.
What does Marji want to be when she grows up?
A prophet.
What does Marji mean when she says that the revolution is like a bicycle?
Everyone must work together and do their part in order for it to work.
What happened to the political prisoners of the Shah?
They were brutally tortured.
In what country does Persepolis take place?
Iran
What is the name of the main character in Persepolis? (the little girl)
Marjane
What does the veil symbolize in the story?
Change and opression
Why is Marjane wearing a veil in the first chapter?
Due to the Islamic revolution
What is Uncle Anoosh's backstory?
Revolted against the Shah, was exiled to Russia, came back in disguise, was thrown in prison for 9 years.