Persepolis Analysis Quiz

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What does the term 'unrelated' imply about the connection between the words and the image in the panel?

The words and image complement each other.

The words and image have no obvious connection. (correct)

The image describes the words directly.

The words clarify the image.

In what way can the drawings created in the comic jam relate to the caption text?

They can have a different kind of relationship to the text. (correct)

They must illustrate the text exactly.

They should not include any speech bubbles.

They must follow a specific narrative structure.

What is one of the primary tasks for students during the comic jam activity?

To collaborate with others on a short story. (correct)

To write a lengthy essay on their story.

To evaluate each other’s stories.

To draw images before writing captions.

Why is it emphasized that Dr. Boschman will not be evaluating the students during his visit?

To encourage more student participation. Signup and view all the answers

What major event begins in Iran during 1980 that significantly affects Marji's life?

The Iran-Iraq War Signup and view all the answers

How does Marji feel about her life in Vienna compared to her life in Iran?

She faces new challenges and realizes the West is oppressive in a different way. Signup and view all the answers

What significant personal crisis does Marji face throughout her journey?

She survives a suicide attempt. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Marji's marriage with Reza?

They divorce after three years of unhappiness. Signup and view all the answers

How does Marji's return to Iran in 1988 differ from her earlier experiences?

She struggles to find her place again after the war has ended. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major themes depicted in the latter part of Persepolis regarding Marji's perception of life?

The illusion of an ideal life in the West. Signup and view all the answers

What does Marji experience during her time in Vienna that contrasts with her life in Iran?

A lack of societal restrictions. Signup and view all the answers

What health issue does Marji face after being unhoused in winter?

Bronchitis. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following group activities with their descriptions:

Group 1 = Describe the relationship between image and text on p. 6, panel 1 Group 2 = Discuss the relationship between image and text on p. 34, panels 2-3 Group 3 = Analyze the relationship between image and text on p. 52, panel 1 Group 4 = Examine the relationship between image and text on p. 215, panel 1 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of the comic jam activity:

First Panel Drawing = 4 minutes of drawing time Short Story Title = Written at the top of the sheet of paper Story Beginning = Starts with 'I’ve been dreading this moment—today is the day I...' Panel Captions = Divided sentences to accompany images Signup and view all the answers

Match the following instructions regarding Dr. Boschman's visit:

Date of Visit = November 6th (Wednesday) Role of Dr. Boschman = Chair of English, Languages, and Cultures Purpose of Visit = To watch teaching, not to evaluate students Importance of Participation = Essential for the teacher's record and education Signup and view all the answers

Match the following outcomes of the comic jam activity:

Drawings Creation = Students draw without images initially Caption Text Relation = Drawings can vary in relation to captions Collaboration Mechanism = Sheets are passed clockwise among groups Final Result = Visually represented short stories in comic format Signup and view all the answers

Match the following interpretations of 'unrelated' in the context:

Confusion = No clear connection between words and image Stream-of-Consciousness = Association of ideas without logical order Altered States = Indications of non-linear thought processes Poetic Associations = Creative relationships between distinct elements Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their descriptions from Marji's life in Persepolis:

Marji moves to Vienna = In search of a better life at age 14 The Iran-Iraq War begins = Significantly impacts Marji's family and life Marji's marriage to Reza = Starts off positively but ends in divorce Marji's return to Iran in 1988 = Takes place after the war has ended but facing new challenges Signup and view all the answers

Match the following experiences with their outcomes in Marji's life:

Living in Vienna = Struggles to find her place Unhoused in winter = Ends up in the hospital with bronchitis Divorce from Reza = Marks the end of a significant chapter in her life Escaping Iran for the second time = Feels different without the fantasy of an ideal life Signup and view all the answers

Match the following themes with their representations in Persepolis:

Oppression in the West = Different but still felt by Marji Marji's growth = Character development through personal hardships Cultural conflict = Reflection of struggles faced in two countries The impact of war = A central theme affecting Marji's upbringing Signup and view all the answers

Match the following health conditions with their triggers in Marji's narrative:

Bronchitis = Developed after being unhoused in winter Suicide attempt = A response to overwhelming circumstances Mental health struggles = Fostered by cultural dislocation and personal loss Physical health challenges = Resulting from the stress of war and change Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characters with their roles in Marji's life:

Marji's parents = Support her during the Revolution and war Reza = Marji's first love who ultimately becomes her ex-husband Marji's friends in Vienna = Provide a contrast to her life in Iran Hospital staff = Help Marji recover after her health crisis Signup and view all the answers

Match the following periods with the significant events occurring during them:

1979 Iranian Revolution = Marji's childhood perspective 1980s = Marji faces the Iran-Iraq War 1994 = Marji leaves Iran yet again Post-war Iran = Marji struggles to adjust to a changed country Signup and view all the answers

Match the following changes with the reasons for their occurrence in Marji's life:

Change in education = Reflects the new Islamic government's policies Cultural alienation = Feels different living in Vienna compared to Iran Loss of innocence = Grows up too fast due to war and upheaval Shifts in friendships = Due to moving and changing life circumstances Signup and view all the answers

Match the following symbols in Persepolis with their meanings:

The veil = Symbol of control and oppression Vienna = A promise of freedom but with hidden struggles Bronchitis = Represents the physical sensitivity to her environment Divorce = Signifies personal growth and independence Signup and view all the answers

Match the comic jam instructions with their corresponding actions:

Write a short story = Starting with the phrase 'I've been dreading this moment—today is the day I...' Draw the first panel = Using the story provided by another group Pass your sheet clockwise = To facilitate collaborative drawing Divide sentences into panels = Creating captions that leave room for images Signup and view all the answers

Match the references in Persepolis with their descriptions:

Hickory Dickory Dock = A childhood nursery rhyme that reflects innocence Persepolis = A graphic memoir illustrating personal and historical events Squished feeling = Represents discomfort and confinement during travel Confusion in images = Suggests stream-of-consciousness and poetic associations Signup and view all the answers

Match the groups with their assigned panels in the comic jam activity:

Group 1 = Page 6, panel 1 Group 2 = Page 34, panels 2-3 Group 3 = Page 52, panel 1 Group 4 = Page 215, panel 1 Signup and view all the answers

Match the elements of the comic jam with their outcomes:

Short story = Sets the foundation for the comic creation First panel drawing = Visually interprets the provided caption text Collaborative element = Enhances creativity through teamwork Omitting images initially = Focuses on text interpretation before visuals Signup and view all the answers

Match the activities with their purpose during Dr. Boschman's visit:

Watching a class = To observe and learn about teaching methods Participation of students = Important for the teacher's evaluation Student awareness = To ensure engagement during the visit Teaching record impact = Affects the future of the teacher's profession Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events in Marji's life with their corresponding years:

Iranian Revolution = 1979 Iran-Iraq War begins = 1980 Marji returns to Iran = 1988 Marji leaves Iran for the second time = 1994 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following experiences Marji has in both countries with their corresponding challenges:

Living in Iran = Constant bombings and war Living in Vienna = Struggling to find her place Attempted suicide = Personal crisis Unhoused during winter = Health issues Signup and view all the answers

Match the following relationships to Marji's life experiences:

Marji and Reza marry = Unhappy relationship Marji returns to Iran = Struggles to fit in Marji leaves Iran = Different perspective on escape Marji is hospitalized = Bronchitis after being unhoused Signup and view all the answers

Match the following aspects of Marji's identity with their expressions in Persepolis:

Iranian culture = Deeply rooted family values Western oppression = Different challenges faced in Austria Desire for freedom = Escaping to Western ideals Coping with loss = Navigating emotional trauma Signup and view all the answers

Match the following descriptions of the Iranian government with their effects on Marji's life:

Islamic government = Changes at school War-era conditions = Frequent bombings and danger Cultural restrictions = Impact on personal expression Post-war return = Challenging reintegration Signup and view all the answers

Match the following significant turns in the story with their narrative implications:

Marji's survival of a suicide attempt = Turning point in her mental health Marji's unhoused period = Insights into societal issues Marji's marriage to Reza = Questioning personal choices Final departure from Iran = Realization of lost ideals Signup and view all the answers

Match the following health conditions faced by Marji with their triggers:

Bronchitis = Being unhoused during winter Emotional trauma = Surviving a suicide attempt Depression = Struggles with her identity Anxiety = Adjusting to life in Vienna Signup and view all the answers

Match the following themes from Persepolis with their expressions in Marji's journey:

Loss of innocence = Affect of war on youth Cultural conflict = Struggles in Vienna Personal freedom = Navigating family expectations Identity crisis = Transitions between cultures Signup and view all the answers

What country does Marjane Satrapi leave for in 1994?

France Signup and view all the answers

What event begins in 1980 that Marjane Satrapi and her family experience constant bombings from?

Iran-Iraq War Signup and view all the answers

What kind of mental model for a computer does van Merriënboer identify in the context of computer programing?

Naive model Signup and view all the answers

How many words in sequence does a paraphrase plagiarism have to have to be considered plagiarism?

Less than three Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for submitting previous work or mixing parts of previous works for assignments in different classes without permission from all instructors involved?

Self-plagiarism Signup and view all the answers

What type of government did the Revolutionary Islamic leaders establish in Iran in 1979?

Theocratic government Signup and view all the answers

Where does Marji end up in hospital with bronchitis?

Iran Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used in the lesson when the words and the image say the same thing?

Redundant Signup and view all the answers

What does the Guide Patrol enforce in Iran?

Sharia-Islamic laws Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used in the lesson for the relationship between words and image when there is no connection between the words and the image?

Unrelated Signup and view all the answers

How does Marji describe the West?

Oppressive Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Theocracy' mean?

Rule by religious authority Signup and view all the answers

What does Marji struggle to find after she returns to Iran in 1988?

Her place Signup and view all the answers

Marjane Satrapi is descended from Nasser al-Din Shah, king of ______ until 1896

Persia Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Emanata' relate to?

Visual effects Signup and view all the answers

What form of government did the Iranian Revolution overthrow in 1979?

Monarchy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Persepolis (Second Half)

Marji's life in Iran is compared to her life in Vienna
Difficulties faced in each location are analyzed for similarities and differences
Students need to discuss these comparisons with partners

What Happens in Persepolis?

Story begins around Iranian Revolution (1979)
Marji is 8-9 years old.
Iran-Iraq War begins (1980), and Marji and her family experience constant bombings.
Marji lives in several places, then is unhoused for two months, and ends up in hospital with bronchitis.
Marji survives a suicide attempt.
Briefly meets Reza.
Enrolls in university in Tehran.
Leaves Iran in 1994 to move to France.
Marji's school life changes under the new Islamic government
In 1984, Marji's parents send her to school in Vienna.
In 1988, she returns to Iran, but struggle to find a place for herself
Marries Reza, but their marriage is unhappy and they divorce three years later.

Persepolis (Pages 267-68)

The West is oppressive in another way (than discussed earlier in the text)
Marji's leaving Iran again, feels different from the first time
There is no longer a fantasy of escaping to an ideal life.

Image-Text Relationships

Redundant: words and image say the same thing
Contrasting: words and image convey opposites
Complementary: words and image combined tell an idea neither alone expresses
Unrelated: no obvious connection between words and image

Comic Jam Instructions

Students work in groups of 2-3
Write a short story (2-4 sentences) starting with "I've been dreading...”
Title the short story
Divide sentences into panels. Put captions anywhere but leave room for images
Do not draw images yet

Comic Jam (Continued)

Pass your sheet clockwise, taking the work from another group
Draw the first panel (4 minutes) in the new comic book
Drawings can include speech bubbles, thought bubbles to show relationships
Pass your sheet to the next group

Next Week

Dr. Boschman will visit the class on November 6th.
Dr. Boschman is Chair of English, Languages, and Cultures.
Dr. Boschman is observing the class to watch the teacher, not to evaluate the students.
Students should come to class to participate, for their own learning and the teacher's record.

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Explore the contrasting experiences of Marji in Iran and Vienna as depicted in the second half of 'Persepolis'. This quiz examines the challenges she faces in each location, the impact of the Iranian Revolution, and her personal growth through these struggles. Engage in discussions to deepen your understanding of these themes.