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History of Iran
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This person ruled Iran up until the Revolution
The Shah
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A statement that explains the lesson learned about the universal theme is called...

Central Idea

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This person carves toy ducks for Marji.

Uncle Anoosh

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What is the definition of a metaphor?

A comparison made without using like or as

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Who lives with Marji, her mother, and father?

Her grandmother

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With which country does Iran go to war after the Revolution?
Iraq
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A universal theme is...

an idea that can apply to any person or text

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Marji's parents send her here at the end of the book.

Vienna, Austria

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The methods a writer uses to reveal a characters values, feelings, goals, etc. is called...

Characterization

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At the beginning, what does Marji want to be when she grows up?
A prophet
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The Iranian Revolution began in what year?
1979
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According to the introduction, what was the author's purpose for writing the graphic novel?

(2 reasons)

She wanted to tell the story of those who died for their country.

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What characteristics do fundamentalist men wear to show they are followers of Islam? (two things)

Beards and shirt hanging out

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The social, economic, political and religious events that influenced the writing of a text is...

Historical Background/Context
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What kind of car does Marji's father drive?
A Cadillac
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In ancient times, modern-day Iran was called what?
Persia
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An example of a central idea in Persepolis is...

(Multiple right answers)

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To convince boys to join the army, religious fundamentalists hand them what?
The Key to Paradise
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"Nothings worse than saying goodbye. It's a little like dying." 

What literary device does this quote feature?

Simile

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What building burns down at the beginning of Persepolis?
The Rex Cinema
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What sparked the Iranian Revolution?

Economic dissatisfaction/ Social Class Inequality

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What are the five main universal themes we have discussed in class?

Power of Voice, Social Class Inequality, Religion, Identity, and Heroism

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Why does Marji stop believing in God?
Because of the death of her uncle.
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Allusion is defined as...

a brief but purposeful references, within a literary text, to a person, place, event, or to another work of literature.

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Why is Marji's uncle Anoosh executed?

For being a revolutionary / going against the government