Book Knowledge
What did bilingual schools represent to the new regime?
They symbolized capitalism.
What causes Marji to feel so ashamed?
Because she is a part of the upper class.
What is the exposition of Persepolis?
introducing Marji, the ten-year-old protagonist.
What happens in chapter 5?
Marji reads and reads and reads and realizes that the biggest problem with the world is the divide between social classes.
What happens in chapter 1?
Marjane coming home from school, figuring out that her grandma was home in their guest room.
How does Marji’s relationship with God begin to change?
She became more distant from him.
What was Marji’s grandfather’s job under Reza?
He was the Prime Minister.
What is the rising action of Persepolis?
when she sees that Shah is going into exile.
What happens in chapter 7?
The political prisoners are liberated, and two of the freed prisoners are friends of the family
What happens in chapter 3?
Marji's parents go to protest demonstrations against the king every day.
What happens at the Rex Cinema?
The Rex Cinema was burned down.
How does Marji view Mehri?
Like a big sister and upset because she doesn’t have as much as Marji.
What was the climax of Persepolis?
The war with Iraq
What happens in chapter 6?
Shah is taken by Al-Sadat while Marjane and her family celebrate their new freedom, though her parents know not to expect too much.
What happens in chapter 4?
Grandma comes to visit.
Who led the training in torture practices?
The C.I.A
Why was a picture of Marjane’s mother published in the newspaper?
Her mom revolted against Iran trying to get her country back.
What is the resolution of Persepolis?
revolution is going to confine them behind veils and that the bilingual schools are going to face closure
What happens in chapter 9?
people flee Iran in droves, including Marji's friends and many of her family members.
What happens in chapter 2?
Marji wants to participate in the protest that's being organized against the police.
What happened on Black Friday?
There is a big demonstration that Mehri and Marji go to.
How do others respond to Marji’s religious calling?
She was being bullied, so her teacher called home with concern.
What was the resolution of Persepolis?
Marjane divorces her husband and returns to Europe
What happens in chapter 10?
Iran starts shutting down faster than the mall on Christmas Eve.
What happens in chapter 8?
Anoosh is visiting Marjane and her family.