plot
who's who
feelings/theme
vocab
100

What day of the week does this scene take place?

Saturday- Jewish Sabbath 

100

who is the main character of Persepolis?

Marjane (Marji) Satrapi

100
How does Marjane feel during the bombings?
scared and confused
100
What does shabbat mean?

the Jewish day of rest. 

200

What wakes Marjane and her family up in the morning?

The sounds of bombs.

200

Who are the people Marjane lives with?

Her parents (sometimes grandmother)

200

Why is this chapter called, "The Shabbat"?

Because it happens on the day of rest, but there is no peace because of the war. 
200

What is a ballistic missile?

a weapon that flies through the air to hit a target far away.

300

Where does Marjane and her family hide when they hear the bombing?

In the basement or the safest part of their home. 

300

How does Marjane's mom react during the bombings?

She's scared and wants everyone to escape
300

What 3 emotions does Marjane feel when she sees Neda's bracelet in the rubble?

Shock, sadness, horror

300
What does optimistic mean?

To believe things will turn out well. 

400

Who does Marjane want to visit after the bombing?

Her friend Shadi.

400

What does Marjane's dad do after the bombing?

He take photos and tries to stay calm.

400

What does this chapter show about how war affects families?

Even peaceful ordinary families can lose loved ones suddenly. 

400

what does it mean when a house is reinforced?

It is made stronger to protect from damage. 

500

What shocking thing does Marjane see when she visits her friends neighborhood?

Her friend's house is destroyed by a bomb. 

500

what happens to Marjane's neighbor, Neda?

She dies when her house is hit by a bomb

500

What lesson do you think the author wants readers to learn from this chapter?

That war destroys innocent lives and takes away safety and peace. 

500

What is the difference between pessimism and fatalism?

Pessimism means to expect bad things to happen, fatalism means believing nothing can change your fate. 

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