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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, the protagonist of this novel wants to become a prophet. In a sequel to this work subtitled “The Story of a Return,” (10[2])the protagonist catches bronchitis while living on the streets in Vienna and visits the grave of her uncle Anoosh, who was executed (10[1])as a spy. (10[1])This novel’s (10[1])first section titled “The Veil” details the narrator being forced to wear a hijab (10[1])in school (10[1])following the Iranian Revolution. For 10 points, name this autobiographical (10[1]-5[1])graphic (-5[1])novel by Marjane (-5[1])Satrapi that is titled after an ancient Persian capital. ■END■ (0[5])

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