Persepolis Escape Room

Persepolis Escape Room

Can you help Marji escape the Islamic Revolution using your English skills? Make sure you have your copy of Persepolis close by as you show what you know about English to help her escape!

(Satrapi 152).

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Introduction

Marji cannot flee Iran without you! Can you use your English skills to help her escape?!

In this escape room, you will be asked to show what you know about the grammar topics we have practiced throughout our reading of Persepolis. You will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge about time phrases, emotion words, passive voice, conditional sentences, and vocabulary in the following challenges. After you do so, Marji will finally be ready to board the plane and start her new life in Europe! AND, you will be able to start your summative assignment for this unit!

Tests

Complete each test to beat the game: there is no other way to escape!

Vocabulary

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Test 3

Final Test

Test 4

Test 5

Test 1

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VOCAB WORD: REVOLUTION

The revolution of Iran in 1979 changed the politics of the country forever.

The revolution of Marji's school project was about the war in Iran.

Test 1

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VOCAB WORD: REBELLION

Marjane showed rebellion by following all the rules perfectly.

Marjane's rebellion against authority was allowed by her parents.

Test 1

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VOCAB WORD: PROPAGANDA

Marjane read a propaganda to relax before going to bed.

The government used propaganda to influence the opinion of Iranians.

Test 1

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VOCAB WORD: MARTYR

The teacher was a martyr for handing out homework to the students.

He was seen as a martyr because he died for his beliefs.

Test 1

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VOCAB WORD: REGIME

The authoritarian regime of the Islamic revolution created strict laws for the people of Iran

Her new diet regime included eating more vegetables and less sugar.

Tests

Complete each test to beat the game: there is no other way to escape!

Conditional Sentences

Test 1

Test 3

Test 5

Final test

Test 4

Conditional Sentences

Maybe you need a refresh on Conditional Sentences to help save Marji!

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Test 2

Please watch the trailer for the Persepolis movie. Then, use what you watched to choose which conditional sentence is INCORRECT.

If Marjane's family protests against the regime, they will face serious consequences

If Marjane listens to rock music, her teachers will not care.

If Marjane questions authority, she might get into trouble.

FIRST CONDITIONAL

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Test 2

Continue working with the same trailer to choose the INCORRECT conditional sentence in the options below. Feel free to rewatch if you need.

If Marjane's family loved her, they woud let her stay with them in Iran.

If Marjane stayed in Iran, her life would be completely different.

If Marjane lived in a free country, she could express herself without fear.

SECOND CONDITIONAL

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Test 2

Watch the video one more time if necessary, and then choose the INCORRECT conditional sentence from the options below.

If Marjane had stayed silent, she wouldn't have rebelled against the stystem.

If the Islamic Revolution had never happened, Marji's family would have remained safe.

If Marjane had never left Iran, her future would have been better.

One more time!

THIRD CONDITIONAL

Tests

Complete each test to beat the game: there is no other way to escape!

Test 1

Test 2

Passive Voice

Test 4

Test 5

Final Test

Active vs. Passive Voice

Maybe you need a reminder of Active & Passive Voice constructions to help save Marji!

Test 3

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Take a look at this panel from Persepolis. Is this sentence written in active or passive voice?

Active

Passive

Test 3

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Take a look at this panel. Are these sentences in active or passive voice?

Passive

Active

Test 3

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Take a look at these three panels. Choose the panel that uses passive voice.

Tests

Complete each test to beat the game: there is no other way to escape!

Test 1

Test 2

Test 3

Time Expressions

Test 5

Final Test

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Test 4

Using the time references in these sentences as well as what you know of Persepolis, please order the events correctly.

A. Since she was a little girl, Marji wanted to be a prophet.

B. When the Islamic Regime became oppressive, women had to wear veils.

C. Before leaving Iran became impossible, Marji’s parents sent her to Vienna.

D. After Uncle Anoosh was killed, Marji didn’t believe in God anymore.

E. After veils were required, Marji protested in school.

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Solución

Solution

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Test 4

Take a look at the events written below. Do these events happen BEFORE or AFTER Marji loses faith in God? Drag the sentence to the correct spot.

1. Marji believes she is a prophet.

BEFORE SHE LOSES FAITH

AFTER SHE LOSES FAITH

2. Marji stays in the bath to imagine a Water Cell

3. Marji gets kicked out of school.

4. Marji thinks God and Marx look similar.

5. Marji rebels with her fashion.

6. Marji is scared to protest.

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Solución

SOLUTION

Tests

Complete each test to beat the game: there is no other way to escape!

Test 1

Test 2

Test 3

Test 4

Listening: Emotion Words

Final Test

Test 5

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Which audio shows the feeling of being rebellious?

OPTION A

OPTION B

Test 5

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Which audio transitions from the emotion of fear to the emotion of relief?

Respuesta incorrecta

OPTION B

Respuesta incorrecta

OPTION A

Respuesta correcta

OPTION D

Respuesta incorrecta

OPTION C

Tests

Complete each test to beat the game: there is no other way to escape!

Test 1

Test 2

Test 3

Mixed Questions!

Test 5

Test 4

Test 6

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Take a look at the panel pictured here, and choose the sentence that uses this vocabulary word correctly in context: DEMONSTRATION

Marji gave a demonstration of her favorite books during the Islamic Revolution.

During the revolution, Marji participated in a massive demonstration protesting the Shah's regime.

The demonstration in the sky lit up the night as fireworks began.

Take a look at this panel, and then choose the correct CONDITIONAL SENTENCE to match the image.

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If Marji's mom did not sew the posters into coats, they would get damaged during travel.

If Marji's parents were caught with band posters, they would've gotten in big trouble with the regime.

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Test 6

Using the time words in the sentences below as well as your knowledge of the story, please order the events correctly.

Marjane develops a strong interest in politics, inspired by her family’s stories of oppression and activism.

The Iran-Iraq War eventually starts, and bombings disrupt daily life, forcing her family to make difficult choices.

Marji’s family desperately tries to get a passport for uncle Taher, whose health deteriorates under the strain of war.

After the revolution, Marjane must wear a veil at school, which marks the beginning of stricter Islamic regulations.

Marjane’s uncle Anoosh, a political prisoner, becomes her hero before his tragic execution devastates her.

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SOLUTION

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Test 6

Take a look at the panels below and select the image that has only ACTIVE VOICE sentences.

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Test 6

Which audio transitions from the emotion of revenge to the emotion of forgiveness?

Respuesta incorrecta

OPTION B

Respuesta incorrecta

OPTION A

Respuesta correcta

OPTION D

Respuesta incorrecta

OPTION C

Completed

Congratulations, you have successfully completed the escape room, and now Marji can flee Iran! And, now you can begin your summative for the unit!

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4 - B

5 - C

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3 - B

4 - E

5 - C

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