According to the introduction, what stereotypical image is Satrapi trying to
dispel?
~~> The stereotype that Iran is filled with nothing but terrorists and
extremists
The author indicates two motives for writing Persepolis. What are they?
~~> Just because a few extremists have done...
✓ ~~> people obsessed by an excessive enthusiasm for something
The Persian people faced oppression from what four sources?
✓ ~~> Emperors, western Arabian invasion, Eastern Mongolian invasion,
and modern imperialism
How does Marji's relationship with God begin to change?
✓ ~~> She began to feel more distant with God
Explain the simile on page 10
✓ ~~> If everyone that participates in a revolution does not do their
own part, then it will eventually be overcome by those who the
revolution is against
Degenerate
✓ ~~> to get worse
According to Marji, how was a king chosen? What was her rationale?
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