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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 does the attack in Chapter 11 make Satrapi want to do?
(a) Go to Europe
(b) Fight the Iraqis
(c) Beat up the military
(d) Write a book

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

3. How many political prisoners were released at the beginning of Chapter 7: The Heroes?
(a) 15,000
(b) 300
(c) 3,000
(d) 150

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

5. When was Iran modernized?
(a) 16th century
(b) 19th century
(c) 20th century
(d) 18th century

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Siamak ultimately flee Iran?

2. What advantage does Satrapi say Iran had in its war with Iraq?

3. Why does Satrapi’s mother put up dark curtains?

4. What is Satrapi’s father’s reaction when he hears about Mehri’s romance with the neighbor boy?

5. What does Marjane get in trouble for telling her friend about her father, who is in prison?

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