"Coming of age" is an example of what kind of literary element in 'Persepolis'
Theme
100
Who was in power of Iran before the Revolution?
The Shah
100
What does Marji do to try to understand the water torture?
She lays in a bathtub full of water
100
What car represent an unfair wealth?
A Cadillac
100
Why does Marjis mother slap Marji and Mehri in the face?
For sneaking out to a demonstration/protest
200
Marji's struggle with her religious faith is an example of what kind of conflict?
Person vs. Self
200
What were women forced to wear after the Revolution?
A veil
200
Her uncle AnooshWho does Marji consider a hero after their time in prison?
Her uncle Anoosh
200
From whose perspective is the story of Marji's grandfather told?
Her father and/or mother
200
Iran and IraqWhat are the two countries at war in Persepolis?
Iran and Iraq
300
An object that represents a bigger idea in literature is known as what?
A symbol/ Symbolism
300
To attend a protest/demonstrationWhy do Marji and Mehri decide to sneak out behind their parents back?
To attend a protest/demonstration
300
A Prophet At the age of ten, what did Marji want to be?
A Prophet
300
A breaded swan What was the gift Uncle Anoosh gave to Marji as a symbol of love?
A breaded swan
300
When Marjis hero dies (uncle Anoosh), who does she get mad at?
God
400
Characterization
Which literary element is shown in the following text? "Mehri was just ten years old when I was born. Like most peasants, she didn't know how to read and write." (Pg. 35)
Characterization
400
Posters for MarjiWhat does Marji dad sneak in his coat on his way to Turkey?
Posters for Marji
400
Smoking her first cigarette How does Marji say goodbye to her childhood?
Smoking her first cigarette
400
Her grandmotherFrom who does Marji want to hear more about her grandfathers life?
Her grandmother
400
When Marji's mother takes her to a demonstration, what are they protesting?
The veil
500
The way the author decided to the story in the comic book is refereed as?
Perspective
500
Her father doesn't want to lose his social statusWhy does Marji and her family stay in Tehran during the attack?
Her father doesn't want to lose his social status
500
Lied and said it was Malcolm XWhen confronted with a guardian of revolution, she claims that the picture of Micheal Jackson is who?
Lied and said it was Malcolm X
500
She pours it down the toiletWhat does Marji's grandmother do with all the alcohol in the house when confronted with a guard of the revolution?
She pours it down the toilet
500
"Shave your mustache."Finish this sentence: "If hair is as stimulating as you say, then you need to...." (Pg. 98)