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What are the strengths and limitations of using the graphic cartoon to tell the story?

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What are the strengths and limitations of using the graphic cartoon to tell the story?

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It allows the author to tell what was going on and how people felt better through visuals, but it makes it a lot harder to show dialogue, so you miss out on a lot of words that help tell the story.

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Why was a picture of Marjane’s mother published in the newspaper? How did her mother respond? Why?

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Why was a picture of Marjane’s mother published in the newspaper? How did her mother respond? Why?

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Her picture was published by a journalist at a demonstration; probably to show the world that people were protesting. Her mother was very scared after it was published and she changed her hair and wore glasses for a while. She did this because it was dangerous to protest but it was more dangerous if you were seen as one of the faces of the demonstrations.

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What did Marji do for six months to help Mehri? Why?

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What did Marji do for six months to help Mehri? Why?

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Marji wrote letters for Mehri for six months. The letters would go to her fiancé. Marji wrote the letters because Mehri was a maid and couldn't read or write.

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The Persian people faced oppression from what four sources?

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The Persian people faced oppression from what four sources?

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They faced oppression from their own emperors, the Arabs to the west, the Mongolians from the east, Imperialism.

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How does Marji’s grandmother initially respond to questions about the past?

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How does Marji’s grandmother initially respond to questions about the past?

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Marji’s grandmother responds initially to her questions by ignoring them. But then does tell Marji what is was like being poor, and how hard ruling the shahs were.

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When Marji was six, what did she decide?

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When Marji was six, what did she decide?

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She decided that she wanted to be a prophet.

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Who is Ali Ashard Davishian? What was his favorite subject matter?

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Who is Ali Ashard Davishian? What was his favorite subject matter?

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Ali Ashard Davishian was Marji's favorite author. His favorite subject matter was the difference between social classes.

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The novel takes place in 1976-1994

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Why do Marji's parents find her request to play monopoly humorous?

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Why do Marji's parents find her request to play monopoly humorous?

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They are revolutionaries who are against capitalism. In monopoly, the goal is to become the richest capitalist by buying, renting, and selling property, which they stand against.

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The revolution is like a bicycle when the wheels don’t turn it falls- this is saying if not everyone is supporting the revolution it will fall, like a bike when the wheels aren’t turning. If not everyone is supporting it, it won’t move it will fail.

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How did Reza, the father of the Shah, differ from Ghandi and Ataturk?

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How did Reza, the father of the Shah, differ from Ghandi and Ataturk?

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He was an uneducated, low ranking officer who was not specialized in political ordeals or intellectual thinking.

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35. What do you suppose is Marji’s underlying motive for desiring to join her parents in the street demonstration?

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35. What do you suppose is Marji’s underlying motive for desiring to join her parents in the street demonstration?

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Marjane's family is very modern.  Marjane feels, from a young age a sense of social and cultural responsibility that urges her to be a part of her parent's and everyone around her’s struggle. She sees and hears a need for change and she wants to do anything she can to help.

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Who was Cyrus the Great? Why is he important?

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Who was Cyrus the Great? Why is he important?

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Cyrus was one of the greatest rulers ever who was in a important Bible story and a part of Irans history. He made Persia by connecting Medes and the Persians two Iranian tribes and was the first Achaemenid Emperor.

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According to Marji, how was a king chosen? What was her rationale? What is her fathers reaction? Why?

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According to Marji, how was a king chosen? What was her rationale? What is her fathers reaction? Why?

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According to Marji, the king was chosen by God. Her rationale behind her thought process is that “her teacher and god said it themselves”, as written on the first page of her schoolbook. Her fathers reaction is almost irritated and thinks it is time to tell her what knows to be the truth. He reacted the way he did, because he knows that this is not true, as the king came into power by overthrowing the emperor and creating a republic. I assume the things written on the first page of the school book are propaganda.

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Who is Mehri? How does she come to join Marji’s family? How does Marji view her? How does Mehri view Marji?

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Who is Mehri? How does she come to join Marji’s family? How does Marji view her? How does Mehri view Marji?

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Mehri is the family maid. She joins the family by being taken by the Satrapis at a young age of 8 then worked for Marji’s family. Mehri views Marji as a younger sister.

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The veil symbolizes the oppression pushed on her.

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76. How many political prisoners were released after the Shah stepped down from power?

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76. How many political prisoners were released after the Shah stepped down from power?

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3000 prisoners were released.

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Who is Anwar Al-Sadat? Why did he offer refuge to the Shah?

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Who is Anwar Al-Sadat? Why did he offer refuge to the Shah?

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Anwar Al-Sadat was the President of Egypt. He offered the Shah refuge because they had been friends for a long time.

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Anoosh abandoned Fereydoon because the Shah's soldiers were closing in on their democratic Provence and he didn't want to go to jail or die. If he stayed to help Fereydoon it would have done no good.

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According to Marji’s dad, why will the Middle East never have peace?

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According to Marji’s dad, why will the Middle East never have peace?

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The Middle East will never have peace as long as there is oil there. Many countries fight over the oil the Middle East has.

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74. What two lessons does Marji learn from her mother?

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74. What two lessons does Marji learn from her mother?

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1. People are not their parents actions
2. don’t do anything to anyone that you wouldn’t want to be done to you. This is like the Golden Rule

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77. According to Laly, where is her father Siamak? How does Marji respond to her friends answer?

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77. According to Laly, where is her father Siamak? How does Marji respond to her friends answer?

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According to Laly, her father Siamak is on a trip. Marji responds to her friends answer in disbelief and tells her that her father is probably dead, however it turns out he was in prison.

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How does Marji’s conflict from the beginning of the chapter reach a resolution? What seems to be the underlying theme of this chapter?

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How does Marji’s conflict from the beginning of the chapter reach a resolution? What seems to be the underlying theme of this chapter?

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Marji’s conflict from the beginning of the chapter is that she doesn’t have a revolutionary hero in her life like her friends. Anoosh has a story of his heroism and journey that Marji believes fits that perfectly. The underlying theme of the chapter is about the status and popularity of “revolutionary heroes.”

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75. Why does Ramon believe his father is not a murderer? How does his comment reflect the attitude of other children? 

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75. Why does Ramon believe his father is not a murderer? How does his comment reflect the attitude of other children? 

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Ramon believes his father isn’t a murdered because he killed communists and communists are evil. His comments reflect how children copy things that they hear their parents saying. With his comment the other children feel to need to defend their parents and their origin and upbringing.

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How does Anoosh’s father react to his return? Why?

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How does Anoosh’s father react to his return? Why?

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Anoosh’s father reacted by pretending to not care for
Anoosh, and becoming mad that he was back. He reacted this way because Anoosh left his father to go start this movement that then failed and led him back to his father.

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81. Who led the training in torture practices?

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81. Who led the training in torture practices?

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The CIA trained them to torture, and taught them well, according to the prisoners.

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According to Marji a hero is someone who stands what they believe in while protecting family.

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What is Anoshes primary motive for sharing his story with Marji.

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What is Anoshes primary motive for sharing his story with Marji.

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He said it is important to tell the family stories so the family memories must not be lost.

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121. What was the US response to the embassy take-over? Why was this news particularly upsetting for Marji?

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121. What was the US response to the embassy take-over? Why was this news particularly upsetting for Marji?

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This means Marji couldn’t get a visa to go see her friend Karen

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What was the reason for the second invasion and when 

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What was the reason for the second invasion and when 

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1,4000 years ago and the reason was because they wanted a conflict with Iraq

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How does Marji respond to the news of the invasion?

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How does Marji respond to the news of the invasion?

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She is angry and wants to do her part to fight

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Marji’s motive for breaking her parents rules was that she thought the truth was important and she violated this by telling her friend that her farther wasn’t on vacation and she told her friend he was probably dead

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Marji’s motive for breaking her parents rules was that she thought the truth was important and she violated this by telling her friend that her farther wasn’t on vacation and she told her friend he was probably dead

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How did the regime become more oppressive?

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How did the regime become more oppressive?

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By systematically arresting and and executing their own people.

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What is the significance of this title? How does it help to characterize the people of Iran?

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What is the significance of this title? How does it help to characterize the people of Iran?

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It is saying that the people of Iran are sheep and will do whatever they are commanded to do by there leaders no matter how ludicrous. It is said that they believe everything the media says as well.

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What is the Persian philosophy of resignation?

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What is the Persian philosophy of resignation?

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This way of thinking is summarized by the saying “when a big wave comes, lower your head and let it pass.” This is what Marji’s mother says about what is going on in their lives right now.

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148. What is one of the ramifications of the nation’s political conflict?

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148. What is one of the ramifications of the nation’s political conflict?

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Resources are very low.

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 What story does Marji’s grandmother use to stall the officers? What is she reallyplanning to do? Ultimately, how did they get rid of the officer?

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 What story does Marji’s grandmother use to stall the officers? What is she reallyplanning to do? Ultimately, how did they get rid of the officer?

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Marji’s grandmother tells the officers that she has diabetes and if she doesn’t go upstairs to get syrup, she’ll faint. However, the grandmother and Marji are planning on going upstairs to flush all of the alcohol. They ultimately get rid of the officer by showing him the have no alcohol in their possession.

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What gives Marji doubts about “maternal instinct”.

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What gives Marji doubts about “maternal instinct”.

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When sirens start to go off the aunt with the new born gave the baby to Marji and ran.

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54. Besides their possessions, what else have refugee families lost?

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54. Besides their possessions, what else have refugee families lost?

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Besides their possessions, something refugee families lost were “everything they had built over a lifetime”. I think this means that they lost a lot of oppporuniy and sense of stability because they don’t have possessions or many valuables.

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Who does the government recruit to serve on the front lines of the war? How do they persuade them? Can you think of another time when this practice has been used?What image on page 101 seems particularly disturbing to you?

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Who does the government recruit to serve on the front lines of the war? How do they persuade them? Can you think of another time when this practice has been used?What image on page 101 seems particularly disturbing to you?

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The government recruits young boys that are in the poorer areas of Iran. They persuade them by giving them a key that will help them get to heaven if they die in war. Another time this practice has been used is when countries use false propaganda to get citizens to sign up for the military. The image of boys in groups coming off the bus to go fight in the war is disturbing because the government is leading these unknowing boys to there demise.

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Why do Marji’s parents subject themselves to a political upheaval and refuse to leaveIran? What is their opinion of those who left?

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Why do Marji’s parents subject themselves to a political upheaval and refuse to leaveIran? What is their opinion of those who left?

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They refuse to leave Iran because they think their job opportunities in the United States will only be a taxi driver and a cleaning lady. Their opinion on the people who left is that they will all come back and they are just afraid of change. They also say that they believe the elections were fake but the other people believe them 100%.

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225 How does Marji’s mother attempt to protect her daughter? How does Marji discoverthe truth? What does the last frame on page 142 reflect

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225 How does Marji’s mother attempt to protect her daughter? How does Marji discoverthe truth? What does the last frame on page 142 reflect

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Marji’s mother tries to not get Marji to look at the broken building and lies to her. Marji discovers the truth by seeing the Torquise bracelet that Neda was wearing. It reflects Marji”s anger about the war and it shows her frustration.

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The phone call brought news that Marji’s uncle had another heart attack

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What problem do Marji’s parents face as they return from their trip to Istanbul? Howdoes Marji’s mom show her ingenuity

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What problem do Marji’s parents face as they return from their trip to Istanbul? Howdoes Marji’s mom show her ingenuity

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Imports from the west were banned so they weren’t sure how they were going to get the posters but they end up sewing it into the back of Marji’s father’s coat

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Besides fearing their own lives, what other thought plagued families?

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Besides fearing their own lives, what other thought plagued families?

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Their friends and neighbors also are oppressed and beaten. The family fears they will lose their identities. Girls like Marji will not be able to attend school

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What was the purpose of the Guardians of the Revolution? What happens when they encounter Marji? How does Marji respond?

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What was the purpose of the Guardians of the Revolution? What happens when they encounter Marji? How does Marji respond?

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The purpose of the Guardians of the Revolution was to keep women in Iran from breaking Islamic rules. When they encounter Marji they question her about her denim jacket and Micheal Jackson button. They say they are going to take her to the headquarters and detain her. Marji bursts out crying and saying her mother will kill her and they take pity on her.

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The cost of his services is the equivalent to $200

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221. What did the sirens signify? What did Marji realize for the first time? What does this show?

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221. What did the sirens signify? What did Marji realize for the first time? What does this show?

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The sirens signified that there is a bomb warning, or as Marji said “three minutes to know if the end had come”. Marji realized for the first time how much danger they were in. This shows anticipation because they have to wait 3 minutes to know where a bomb might go, and that the war is inescapable/dangerous for most people.

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How long were the borders of Iran closed?

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How long were the borders of Iran closed?

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The borders were closed for 3 years between 1980 and 1983.

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How did the government delegate positions of power? Describe the encounter betweenMarji’s aunt and the Minister of Health.

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How did the government delegate positions of power? Describe the encounter betweenMarji’s aunt and the Minister of Health.

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The government delegated power by who appeared to be most religious and based on gender as well. At the hospital Marji’s aunt encounter her window washer, but to get into that position of power he just had to grow a beard and out on a suit.

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 Where do Marji’s parents decide to send their daughter? Why? What is Marji’s reaction?

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 Where do Marji’s parents decide to send their daughter? Why? What is Marji’s reaction?

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Marji’s parents decided to send her to Austria. They thought it wold be safer for her since she likes to rebel so much. Marji would also get a much better French education at Austria too. Marji was scared when she learned the news since she was only 14 and moving to a German speaking country.

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When did Marji’s parents receive their passports? What was one provision listed?

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When did Marji’s parents receive their passports? What was one provision listed?

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Marji's parents received their passports a year after her uncle died when the border reopened. Marji wanted to go on a big trip with her family but her parents told her that they were already going to Turkey just the two of them. So she asked them to bring her back a denim jacket, chocolate, and two posters (Kim Wilde and Iron Maiden)

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222. How does the picture on the top of page 137 reflect the mood? Where does Marji’s only hope lie?

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222. How does the picture on the top of page 137 reflect the mood? Where does Marji’s only hope lie?

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This picture represents a mood of change, and of negativity. It is demonstrating the fear and hopelessness of the people in Tehran, who do not trust they can live in their own city safely anymore. Marji's hope lies in her French education, which she can only get in Tehran, therefore she and her family must stay.

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What is her grandmother’s advice to her?

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What is her grandmother’s advice to her?

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That she will meet a lot of jerks, but that she should just tell herself it is because they are stupid, and that will keep her from reacting to what they say. She says nothing is worse than bitterness and vengeance, and that she should always keep her dignity and stay true to herself.

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Who made up a large segment of people leaving the country?

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Who made up a large segment of people leaving the country?

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Young boys under the age of 13 because they are forbidden to leave the country at a young age.

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What was the out come of the attack of Baghdad?.

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What was the out come of the attack of Baghdad?.

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The outcome of the attack of Baghdad is a lose, most of the planes in the mission have not returned.

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137. What is Marji determined to do after the attack on Tehran? What is her father’s response?

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137. What is Marji determined to do after the attack on Tehran? What is her father’s response?

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Marji has a violent reaction to the Iraqi Migs bombing Tehran. She believes that her father should join up and fight, and that they need to bomb Baghdad. Her father, however, isn't as enthusiastic to join the fight. He feels like he has no reason to fight, and that all of the pilots are locked up or executed anyway after their coup d'etat.