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- 1. Multiple Choice
The narrator of the text is
a third person, omniscient observer of Firoozeh's family.
a first person classmate of Firoozeh's.
a first person adult recalling events from her past.
a third person, limited observer who only has insight into Firoozeh's thoughts.
- 2. Multiple Choice
The narrator includes the story of her reciting the colors for the principal in paragraph 3 in order to show
that she really does not know much English at all.
the superior quality of her education in Iran.
her interest in developing her artistic skills.
that her experiences at school we not really that embarrassing.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the response of the American students to Firoozeh and her mother?
They seemed uninterested in Firoozeh and her mother.
They were cruel and made fun of the new student.
They were eager to learn about the country and customs of Iran.
They were curious, polite, and helpful.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following details is included to show how lost Firoozeh and her mother are on their way home from school?
“ …and my mother, who had, thankfully, memorized my father’s work number, called him and explained our situation.”
“Leffinwell Elementary was just a few blocks from our house…”
“…perhaps waiting for a shooting star or a talking animal to help guide us back.”
“I assumed that the girl…was a student at Leffingwell Elementary.”
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following provides evidence of the speaker’s humorous tone?
“Smiling graciously, she pointed my mother back to her seat.”
“I was especially mad at my mother…”
“…she had negated the positive impression I had made previously by reciting the color wheel.”
“Mrs. Sandburg finally understood that it wasn’t my mother’s lack of English that was causing a problem…”
- 6. Multiple Choice
Tehran
a dish of rice and roasted chicken with saffron
The capital of Islam
The capital of Iran
Another name for cleric
- 7. Multiple Choice
scintillating
sparkling or shining brightly.
turning back and forth
revolving
to singe or burn
- 8. Multiple Choice
How old was Firoozeh when she moved to California?
10
7
9
6
- 9. Multiple Choice
What country is Firoozeh from?
Afghanistan
Iraq
Kuwait
Iran
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a reason Firoozeh thinks the other kids are staring at her?
Firoozeh's mother doesn't know geography.
Firoozeh doesn't speak English.
Firoozeh's mother came to school with her.
Firoozeh is wearing cultural clothing.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What did Firoozeh's mother dream of becoming?
a teacher
a lawyer
a midwife
an actress
- 12. Multiple Choice
What happens to Firoozeh and her mother on the way home from school?
They get lost, and some Americans help them get home.
They are attacked because they are foreigners.
They decide that Firoozeh is never going back to school again.
They decide to visit Firoozeh's father at work.
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the embarrassment Firoozeh endures on her first day of second grade in America?
Her lunch has spoiled and smells
She has forgotten her colors
Her mother cannot find Iran on a map
She cannot find her classroom
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is the result of Kazem's appearance on Bowling for Dollars?
He wins $756
He bowls poorly and loses money on gas
He cannot bowl under the pressure and lights
he has a personal best but doesn't win
- 15. Multiple Choice
Why does Kazem enjoy Disneyland so much?
It reminds him of castles in Iran
he is amazed at the Mickey costumes
He thinks everyone can be a child again
It represents people from all cultures/lives
- 16. Multiple Choice
What happens when Mickey does not answer Firoozeh's phone call to him?
Firoozeh gets lost
Firoozeh learns Mickey is a busy mouse
Firoozeh starts to scream
Kazem takes Firoozeh on a ride instead
- 17. Multiple Choice
What good comes out of Firoozeh's trip to Disneyland?
Firoozeh learns not to trust strangers
Kazem learns to trust American workers
Firoozeh gets presents from the gift shop
Her uncle discovers KFC food
- 18. Multiple Choice
Uncle Nematollah is the family's "daredevil" because, unlike his siblings, he...
Selects his own wives
Travels frequently
Drives without a seatbelt
Eats American food
- 19. Multiple Choice
Hod does Firoozeh describe Newport Beach?
Full of intellectuals who swim
Full of Kazem's relatives
Full of immigrants who are accepted
Full of blonds who sail
- 20. Multiple Choice
How does the family make up for lost money after gambling in Las Vegas?
Eating lots of food at the buffet
Getting a good car deal from Al
Selling cheese
Driving home instead of flying
- 21. Multiple Choice
How are Francoise and Firoozeh's ideas of vacationing different?
He likes exotic adventures; she likes to relax with civilization
He likes hanging by the pool; she likes talking to lots of different people
He likes historical tours; she likes Al and Las Vegas
he likes Sea World; she's a fan of Disney
- 22. Multiple Choice
What is the relationship between Firoozeh and Julie?
They are sisters
Mother and daughter
Aunt and niece
Same person
- 23. Multiple Choice
What kind of animals did Firoozeh lie about having back in Iran?
Monkeys
Tigers
Camels
Bears
- 24. Multiple Choice
What is the main reason planning Francoise and Firoozeh's wedding is a challenge?
Their families are in France and Iran
Most family members don't speak English
Francois is Catholic; Firoozeh is Muslim
There isn't enough money.
- 25. Multiple Choice
When Firoozeh, the narrator in Funny in Farsi, attends school for the first time in America, how does she feel and why?
She feels angry at the fact that her mom decided to go to her
She's embarrassed because she realizes how different she is as other students stare at her and her mother.
She thinks it's fun at school. This is where she developed her sense of humor.
She feels indifferent to being at school. It didn't matter what others thought or that her mom went to school with her.
- 26. Multiple Choice
What does Firoozeh's mom being unable to find Iran on the map infer about her culture?
Women are often expected to marry and bear children at the expense of getting an education.
The Iranian culture allows women to choose whether or not they want to be educated women.
The only job available for Iranian women is midwifery
The Iranian's do not use maps
- 27. Multiple Choice
True of false: Firoozeh's father experiences the same difficulties as her mother when they arrive in America.
True
False
- 28. Multiple Choice
Why do you think Firoozeh Dumas found it important to tell her story in the memoir, Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing up Iranian in America?
Firoozeh Dumas always dreamed of being a New York Times best seller
Firoozeh Dumas wanted to share her personal story from her own point of view
Firoozeh Dumas received an excellent book deal and began to write her memoir
Firoozeh Dumas wanted to speak on behalf of all Iranians
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