Question

The protagonist of this novel wears 1983 Nikes and a denim jacket while singing (10[1])Kim Wilde’s “Kids in America.” (10[1])Because (-5[1])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,” the protagonist catches bronchitis while living on the streets in Vienna and visits the grave (-5[1])of her uncle (10[2])Anoosh, who was executed as a spy. This novel’s first section titled “The Veil” details the narrator (10[1])being forced to wear a hijab in school following the Iranian Revolution. For 10 points, name this autobiographical graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi that is titled after an ancient Persian capital. ■END■ (10[1]0[1])

ANSWER: Persepolis [accept Persepolis 1: The Story of a Childhood or Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return]
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Justin QianUBC BUW Gluttony1810
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Tai BelkeUBC AUW Pride6910
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