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Persepolis Book one review

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  • Who says this? "Don't ever forget who you are"
    Marji's father
  • True or false? It's against Iranian law to murder a virgin.(give an example)
    True
  • As a child, why did Marji want to be a prophet?
    She wanted to help people who were suffering from injustice.
  • Complete the following quote from Marji's Holy Book: "No old person should to have to _________"
    suffer
  • Who says this? "And in six months we'll come see you"
    Marji's mother
  • Find a picture of an embrace between Marji and her mom. Explain the situation
    page 140, 145 or 152
  • How does Marji's mother look in her passport photo?
    Unrecognizable
  • What cheap item is given to boys that promises them they will go to heaven with if they die in battle?
    A plastic golden key
  • What does Marji's mother do at the airport after saying goodbye to her?
    She faints
  • What buildings were considered bombproof in Tehran?
    Hotels
  • What does Marji do with all of her possessions at the end of Book 1?
    SHe gives them away to her friends
  • How old is Marji when the book begins?
    10 years old
  • What is Uncle Taher's final wish?
    To see his son in Sweden
  • Who tells Marji "always keep your dignity and be true to yourself"?
    Grandma
  • Which of Marji's relatives was in a miserable marriage?
    Uncle Anoosh
  • What resource changed Iran’s economy?
    Oil
  • Which character needs a passport to travel to England for heart surgery?
    Uncle Mohsen
  • Find a picture of Marji wearing headphones. Explain the situation
    page 147
  • Who calls Marji "star of my life"?
    Uncle Anoosh
  • When someone is completely controlled by a person or group, and obeys the authority of another person is the definition for which word: Martyr OR Submission
    Submission
  • What garment (item of clothing) is a symbol of how women's rights are oppressed in Iran?
    the veil
  • Why do Marji's parents decide to make her leave Iran?
    Better education, safety, opportunities to be her true self