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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Satrapi say is her form of rebellion against the regime?
(a) Writing articles
(b) Smoking cigarettes
(c) Shopping at the black market
(d) Organizing her friends for protests

2. How do the Guardians of the Revolution intimidate Siamak?
(a) They beat him
(b) They kill his sister
(c) They have him fired from his job
(d) They leave a dead dog on his doorstep

3. Who is in charge of issuing Satrapi’s uncle Taher a pass to get medical care abroad?
(a) A window washer
(b) A friend of Satrapi's father
(c) The Guardians
(d) The chief surgeon

4. Why is Satrapi’s friend leaving Iran?
(a) His parents got him a visa to study in the United States
(b) His parents think it is too dangerous
(c) His parents have been hired by the United States
(d) His parents have found a bride for him in Los Angeles

5. How do Satrapi’s parents justify remaining in Iran?
(a) They cannot afford to make the trip
(b) They do not wish to take lowly work abroad
(c) They think they can still make a difference in Iran
(d) They know that they will be prevented from leaving

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Satrapi’s maid when she came to live with the family?

2. What does Marjane Satrapi want to hurt her classmate Ramin for?

3. What did Satrapi say made it hard to look at her uncle Taher?

4. What statistic does Marjane offer to Anoosh’s political discussion?

5. What is the swan made of, that Anoosh gives Marjane?

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