Question

The protagonist of this novel wears 1983 Nikes and a denim jacket while singing Kim Wilde’s “Kids in America.” Because her father has a Cadillac and her grandmother’s knees ache, (10[1])the protagonist of this novel wants to become a prophet. In a sequel to this work subtitled “The Story (10[2])of a Return,” the protagonist (10[1])catches bronchitis while living on the streets in Vienna and visits (10[1])the grave of her uncle Anoosh, who was executed as a spy. This novel’s first section titled “The Veil” details the narrator being forced to wear a hijab in school following the Iranian Revolution. (10[1]-5[1])For 10 points, name this autobiographical graphic novel (10[1])by (10[1])Marjane Satrapi that is titled after an ancient Persian capital. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Persepolis [accept Persepolis 1: The Story of a Childhood or Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return]
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