Moscow
Which family member of Marjane's went to prison?
Marjane's uncle, Anoosh
Why did Marjane's dad yell at her?
Because she repeated what she heard on TV about people voting for the Islamic Republic
What event takes place at the beginning of the chapter?
(hint: It involves Iranian college students)
The U.S. Embassy is seized and American hostages are taken
What was the first thing Marjane and her dad did once they saw the F-14s?
Go home to Marjane's mom
Where did Anoosh go into exile?
U.S.S.R.
Why were people leaving Iran?
Because they were afraid of the changing regime
Why is Marjane's mom attacked?
Because she wasn't wearing the veil
What news channel did Marjane's dad want to listen to on the radio instead of on the TV?
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Who did Anoosh scribble out of the picture?
His ex-wife
What happened to Siamak and Mohsen?
Mohsen was murdered
Siamak and his family fled the country and hid in a flock of sheep
How do people show their opposition to the regime?
Dressing differently (fundamentalist v.s. modern/progressive)
Who wrote the best report on the war in Marjane's class?
Pardisse (the girl whose father was a pilot and died)
What happened when Anoosh tried to come back home?
He was recognized (his disguise was a beard + glasses) and put in prison for 9 years
What happens to Anoosh?
He was arrested, and Marjane got to visit him. He was later executed
What did Marjane's parents do after the violent demonstration?
Planned a vacation to Italy and Spain for 3 weeks
What was Marjane's family overwhelmed by on the TV?
The Iranian National Anthem (it had been more than a year since they heard it)
Why was it important for Anoosh to tell Marjane about these stories?
So she could know/remember their family history, even if she doesn't understand it at all
How does Marjane respond to the bad thing that happened to Anoosh?
She yells at God and tells him she never wants to see him again. She feels lost in the world without Anoosh
Why was Marjane's grandma upset?
It was announced that they were officially at war, and it was the second invasion
How does Eby know who the planes belong to?
He was an engineer