The Book of Fate

 1. Massoumeh’s husband Hamid belongs to a Marxist political group. Describe the group’s views and practices that stand out as characteristic of Marxist ideology. (maximum 200 words) 2. Massoumeh’s son Siamak and Parvaneh’s daughter Lili, who are in love with each other, want to live together as a couple before getting married. Why does Massoumeh oppose the idea and ask them to get married? How would American parents respond to a similar plan of cohabitation by their son/daughter? (maximum 500 words) 3. Massoumeh’s son Siamak and Parvaneh’s daughter Lili, who are in love with each other, want to live together as a couple before getting married. Why does Massoumeh oppose the idea and ask them to get married? How would American parents respond to a similar plan of cohabitation by their son/daughter? (maximum 500 words) 4. Why has Mr. Shirzadi become a bitter person who shows unmistakable anger towards the Pahlavi regime and composes poems that paints a bleak picture of the society? Describe the reason briefly.