Clues or hints that an author leave that may predict what may happen later in the novel.
What is "foreshadowing?"
100
This always hangs over Marjane's head or it is always very close by.
What is the threat of death?
100
The person who takes over from the Shah.
Who is the Ayatollah Komaneni?
100
This word that describes "man vs man; man vs society; man vs self; man vs technology."
What is Conflict?
100
The item that all girls and women in Iran were obligated to wear in public due to the rise of the new Government.
What is a veil? (A hijab.)
200
This is the word for the device that describe the person that narrates or tells the story.
What is "Speaker?"
200
Marji's parents bring her back her presents from Turkey this way.
What is by sewing the posters into the line of her father's coat?
200
The Iranian word for "king?"
What is Shah?
200
This definition of this word means something required. It is not a choice.
What is obligated?
200
(Daily Double.) What are some characteristics of Marjane's grandmother?
What is one specific thing that her grandmother does that Marjane says she will remember that she does that?
What is put Jasmine under her breast and ice them.
300
This is where a story or novel takes place? (Hint: Iran is an example of this device.)
What is "Setting?"
300
Why do the guardians stop Marji?
Because she is wearing items that are obviously banned in Iran?
300
Iran goes to war with this country during the novel.
What is Iraq?
300
An attempt by many people to end the rule of one government and start a new one; a sudden, extreme, or complete change in the way people live, work, etc.
What is (a) Revolution?
300
This hobby of Marjane's father, Ebi, almost got him killed in the earlier chapters.
What is taking pictures (or photography?)
400
Describes the speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions and looks of someone in the novel.
What is "characterization?"
400
When this occurred, Marji said "I have questioned maternal instinct ever since?"
During a bombing her aunt throws the baby to Marji and runs the heck out of there.
400
One of the Iran's chief resources which causes it to go to war?
What is oil.
400
These are the type of people who take over Iran. They are deeply religious and follow strict religious laws?
Who are the Fundalmentalist?
400
The singer of the song "Kids in America;" that has such an effect on Marji that Marji want's to dress like her.
Who is Kim Wilde?
500
Daily Double: What are three themes that occur during the course of the entire novel
(The other teams may have a chance to answer for points.)
Answers may vary. (Another team may go for points after the first team answers.)
500
In what ways are the deaths of Marjane's uncles Ironic?
Answers may vary.
500
Marjane gets into an argument with her teacher for two reasons. Name one? (Another team may answer for points the other)
Answer may vary depending on which answer is discussed first.
500
What is the word that describes when an author uses an item such as the veil, the key, the jewels or the wine to stand in to mean something else or larger. (Also explain what any of the items mentioned above are using this word.)
What is symbolism?
500
Marji sees her bracelet and her loss of innocence is pretty much complete. She is rebellious and out-spoken at all times because of this.