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ENGLISH - PERSEPOLIS EXAM QUESTIONS ANDANSWERS
How do women react to the veil? - ANSWER They divided into two factions: one
for and one against it.
Why did a picture of Marjane's mother appear in the newspaper? How did her
mother respond? Why? - ANSWER: She was protesting and did not wear the veil.
A photographer took a picture of her and published it, so she went home, coloured
her hair, and put on sunglasses.
Describe the symbolism and tension depicted in the image at the top left of page 6.
- ANSWER Science and modern life versus religion and a more natural, ancient
way of living
How do others react to Marji's religious call? - Answer: They call her insane.
Who are Che Guevara, Fidel, and Trotsky? (Look them up!) Why are they
important?' - ANSWER: They are all revolutionary and communist. Che Guevara
(Argentina and Cuba), Fidel Castro (Cuba), and Trotsky (Russia/Soviet Union).
How does Marji's relationship with God start to change? - ANSWER She "hero
worships" revolutionaries.
What happens in the Rex Cinema? What is the Shah saying? What exactly do
Marjane's parents know? - ANSWER Shah's men trapped the people inside and set
fire to the structure.
Marji explains how a king was chosen. What was her rationale? - ANSWER "He
was chosen by God"
At school and on the front page of her schoolbook, P. 19.
, Why did Marji's parents respond to her comments regarding the Shah (hint: her
family history)? - ANSWER Because her great grandfather was the emperor until
he was expelled by the Shah.
What was Marji's grandfather's role under Reza? How did his beliefs shift, and how
did his life change? - ANSWER He was given the title Prime Minister. He began to
see the negative effects of capitalism. He became a Communist.
Why does God return after an extended absence? - ANSWER: Marji had lost faith
and wanted to follow someone. She needed advice.
How did the new Shah's reign compare to his father's? - ANSWER The Shah never
fulfilled his promises. He spent a lot of money on worthless items to impress
foreign heads of state rather than on his own people.
Describe the symbolism of the artwork at the top of page 28. - ANSWER: They are
praying to the block of stone near Cyrus the Great's grave. He was one of their old
monarchs and a formidable king. It appears that they are disrespecting him by
standing on top of his grave. It represents how their acts appear great (prayer) but
are not so good (disrespecting the deceased).
What did Marji's father do every day to make her mother so nervous? Why is this
action severely forbidden? - ANSWER He violates the law by photographing the
demonstrators. It demonstrates that many people despise their monarch, the Shah.
What makes Marji feel so ashamed? Why? - ANSWER She feels bad because she
is better off than others.
How does Marji see Mehri? How does Mehri see Marji? - ANSWER They treat
each other as sisters, and Mehri claims Marji is her sister.
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