Question

The protagonist of this novel wears 1983 Nikes and a denim jacket while singing Kim Wilde’s “Kids in America.” (10[1])Because her father has a Cadillac (10[1])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,” the protagonist catches bronchitis while living on the streets in Vienna (10[1])and visits the grave of her uncle Anoosh, who was executed as a spy. (-5[1])This novel’s first section titled “The Veil” details the narrator being forced to wear a hijab in school following (10[1])the Iranian Revolution. (10[3])For 10 points, name this autobiographical graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi that is titled (10[1])after an ancient Persian capital. ■END■

ANSWER: Persepolis [accept Persepolis 1: The Story of a Childhood or Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Ben KantsiperJames Madison BLiberty C1810
Mary WellsVCUNC State2410
Jonah ChancioJames Madison AVirginia6210
Orion KellerVirginia Tech AUNC A76-5
Soren HeydariUNC CLiberty A9510
Cameron WiliamsAppalachian State ATusculum9810
Andrea OwusuDuke ADuke B9810
Kevin CronkVirginia Tech BWilliam & Mary9810
Max KhurzmanUNC AVirginia Tech A11210

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2024 ACF Fall at CornellfallY1100%0%0%102.00
2024 ACF Fall at Ohio StatefallY989%0%22%82.50
2024 ACF Fall at WashingtonfallY786%0%29%62.17
2024 ACF Fall at GeorgiafallY1267%0%25%77.38
2024 ACF Fall at North CarolinafallY8100%0%13%75.63
2024 ACF Fall at RutgersfallY8100%0%0%65.25
2024 ACF Fall at IllinoisfallY9100%0%11%74.56