History of Iran
What was the Shah's goal for Iran? (2 parts)
to Western and modernize the country
What do you call the rectangle with image and caption?
Panel
How old is Marji at the beginning of the novel?
10
What is a major change Marji experiences in the first vignette?
wearing the veil, changing schools, etc.
Who takes over after the Shah is exiled?
the Ayatollah
What words are used to show dialogue?
Speech bubbles
Provide three adjectives that describe Marji.
answers may very
Why it ironic that Marji writes letters for Mehri?
She is a child helping the woman who cares for her, but Marji received a better education because her family is rich.
What type of government is the Islamic Republic?
theocracy
What do you call a panel without a frame?
A bleed
What family members live with Marji?
Mom, Dad, and grandmother
What is the SAVAK?
the secret police for the Shah
What year was the revolution and what year did the Iran-Iraq war begin?
1979 and 1980
What do you call the lightness and darkness of the image that affects the mood?
Graphic weight
What does Marji want to be when she grows up? What does this say about her?
A prophet--
What happens to Anoosh and how does Marji feel?
he is executed by the Republic and Marji feels helpless "without any bearings"
Describe the difference between a fundamentalist and a modernist.
fundamentalists believe in strict religious law and modernists believe in freedom of choice.
Captions contain what kind of speech in this novel?
Marji's narration
Describe one internal conflict Marji has.
answers may vary
What is ironic about the trip Marji's family takes?
answers may vary