Funny in Farsi

In Chapter 19, what happens to make the narrator's family desperate for money? Choose all that apply.

• Kazem loses his retirement pension.

• No one wants to hire an Iranian.

• Kazem loses his job in America.

• Kazem and his family are arrested and interrogated, later being put on an FBI "watch list."

According to Chapter 20, how does Firoozeh finally achieve her dream of college?

• She takes online classes.

• She works full-time plus a few part-time jobs while living at home in order to save up.

• Her boyfriend at the time was affluent and helped her pay.

• Kazem finally wins big on Bowling for Dollars and puts the money toward Firoozeh's college tuition.

• She applies for scholarships.

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

How old was Firoozeh when she moved to California?

• 10

• 7

• 9

• 6

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.

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

True of false: Firoozeh's father experiences the same difficulties as her mother when they arrive in America.

• True

• False

What kind of animals did Firoozeh lie about having back in Iran?

• Monkeys

• Tigers

• Camels

• Bears

In 'Funny in Farsi', what is the primary reason Firoozeh's family moved to America?

• A) To escape political unrest

• B) For educational opportunities

• C) For a job opportunity for Kazem

• D) To join extended family

Which literary device is most prevalent in 'Funny in Farsi'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Irony

• C) Hyperbole

• D) Simile