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Questions trace Marji's childhood view of revolution, family politics, prisoners, and war.
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On the first page, the girls wear veils at school and then play with them in the yard. What has changed in Marji's world?
Why does young Marji say she wants to be a prophet?
The memoir often shows adult political violence through a child's simple narration. What is the effect?
Marji reads about revolutionaries and imagines herself as Che Guevara, Fidel Castro, and Trotsky. What does this show about her?
A photo of Marji's mother at a demonstration appears in newspapers, even in Iran. How does she react?
In the chapter about her grandfather, what family history does Marji learn?
What causes Marji to feel ashamed after learning about Mehri's forbidden romance?
What plot turn follows the fall of the Shah in Marji's neighborhood and school life?
Siamak and Mohsen describe being tortured in prison. What role do their stories play in Marji's development?
The black-and-white panels use stark contrast rather than realistic shading. What does that visual style support?
Why does Marji attack Ramin, whose father worked for the Shah's secret police?
What do Marji's parents teach her after she tries to punish Ramin?
Uncle Anoosh tells Marji about fleeing to the U.S.S.R. and being imprisoned when he returned. What does his arc add to the memoir?
Why does Anoosh give Marji a swan made of bread?
After Anoosh is executed, Marji rejects God from her room. What does this moment register?
What historical pressure makes many families fearful after the revolution succeeds?
How does the memoir use captions beside panels of demonstrations, prison, and family scenes?
Which event marks the beginning of the war section in Marji's childhood?
When Marji's father says the war gives the new regime a reason to strengthen control, what political idea is the memoir showing?
What does the veil most clearly symbolize in the opening chapters?
Marji says she finally understood why she felt ashamed to sit in her father's Cadillac. What had she been reading?
The memoir juxtaposes children playing revolution with adults risking prison and death. What is the effect of that juxtaposition?
Which statement about Marji's parents in this section is NOT true?
Why is the death of Mohsen important to the plot after the prisoners are released?
What recurring idea connects Marji's prophet dreams, her hero worship, and her grief for Anoosh?
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