March 7--“The Water Cell” & “Persepolis”

Homework: Please answer the questions below based on your level--remember continue to challenge yourself!

Please listen and view "The Water Cell" & "Persepolis." Carefully listen to the video a few times to get a clear understanding of what is happening in the story. First read the questions so you know what to answer.

“The Water Cell”

Question 1: How did the Shah’s rule compare to Reza’s?

Question 2: What did Marji’s father do every day that makes her mother so nervous? Why is this activity strictly forbidden?

“Persepolis”
Question 3: What causes Marji to feel so ashamed? Why? How is this realization connected to the revolution?
Question 4: How did news of Mehri’s clandestine affair reach Marji’s father? What was the outcome? Why?
Question 5: What happened on Black Friday? Why? What painful lesson did Marji learn?

Level 1: Answer 2 out of 5 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 2 sentences).
Level 2: Answer 3 out of 5 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 3 sentences).
Level 3: Answer 4 out of 5 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 2 sentences).

*ALL HOMEWORK MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT.**

DEAR PARENT/GUARDIAN, 

PLEASE REVIEW AND SIGN YOU CHILD'S HOMEWORK DAILY. 

MS. YIP