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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Pardisse’s father during the attack on Iraq?
(a) He was killed
(b) He was freed
(c) He was taken prisoner
(d) He was injured

2. When did Western influence in Iran end?
(a) 1989
(b) 1979
(c) 1885
(d) 1885

3. Why was the punishment Satrapi’s neighbor paid for having Western music in his house?
(a) Loss of his house
(b) 75 lashes
(c) 3 months in prison
(d) $500

4. How does Satrapi’s grandmother say the Shah’s father spent the country’s money?
(a) On a lavish lifestyle
(b) On useless celebrations
(c) On educational reforms
(d) On military research

5. What does Satrapi say she gave up after talking about torture with her mother?
(a) Agnosticism
(b) Dialectical materialism
(c) Childish thinking
(d) Thoughts of revenge

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Satrapi’s mother dye her hair?

2. Where had Satrapi’s father spent the day, when he returns at night?

3. What does Satrapi think about her father when he expresses doubts about the Iranian military?

4. How does Satrapi’s father characterize Mohammad Reza Pahlavi?

5. How did Siamak ultimately flee Iran?

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