Persepolis Characters
Who is the main protagonist in the book Persepolis?
Marji
What war took place during Marji's childhood?
The Iran/Iraq war
At the age of six, what did Marji refer to herself as?
A prophet
What clothing wear were girls forced to wear when going out in public?
Hijab/veil
Who is the mother of Marji?
Taji
What year did the Islamic Revolution happen?
1979
Where did Marji's family go on vacation?
Spain and Italy
As Marji goes to school, boys and girls are divided, this is called what?
Gender Segregation
A political prisoner who was later on executed, visited by Marjane, and was respected by Marji?
Uncle Anoosh
What caused loud explosions at night which forced people to evacuate and take shelter?
Bombings/Air raid
Austria
Strict government enforcers taht punish woman for not following the dress code is called what?
Guardians of the Revolution
Who was the girl who's boyfriend left her because he found out she was a maid?
Mehri
What embassy was occupied during the Iran/Iraq war?
The United States
During her Marji's teenage years, she went against a rule because she wore what?
Makeup/Western Culture
Seen as a girl, Marji is treated unfairly or poorly because of it, this is seen as what?
Gender Inequality
Who was a communist that had to go into hiding?
Niloufar
From the book, what city gets bombed?
Tehran
According to Marji, she said "Freedom has a?"
Price
Men were encouraged by this form of recruitment to fight in war.
Propaganda