Life Journey from Iran to America

The speaker recounts their early life in Iran, growing up in a large, traditional family with aristocratic roots. Their parents' marriage was unconventional due to cultural differences. During the political upheaval in Iran in the late 1970s, the family left for the United States, settling first in Oklahoma and then in Northern California. The speaker describes the cultural shock and adaptation process in America, highlighting the role of television in learning about the new culture.

What type of family background did the narrator have in Iran?

• A large, aristocratic family

• A nomadic tribal family

• A small, rural family

• A middle-class urban family

What was the profession of the narrator's maternal grandparents?

• Politicians

• Business owners

• Stage and film actors

• Teachers

Why did the narrator's parents initially end their relationship?

• The mother was not interested

• The father was already betrothed to someone else

• They had different career goals

• They moved to different countries

How did the narrator describe their childhood during the political upheavals in Iran?

• They were excited about the changes

• They were unaware and unaffected

• They were actively involved in protests

• They were sheltered but sensed fear and anxiety

What significant event prompted the narrator's family to leave Iran?

• The start of the Iran-Iraq War

• The arrival of Ayatollah Khomeini

• A family dispute

• The fall of the Shah

Where did the narrator's family first settle in the United States?

• Oklahoma

• New York

• Texas

• California

How did the narrator's family adapt to American culture initially?

• By watching television shows

• By attending local schools

• By joining community clubs

• By learning American history

What was the narrator's experience upon moving to Northern California?

• They struggled with the language barrier

• They felt isolated and alone

• They found a larger Iranian community

• They missed their life in Oklahoma

What was the narrator's initial impression of America?

• It was unwelcoming

• It was easy to adapt

• It was a cultural shock

• It was similar to Iran

What type of media did the narrator consume to understand American culture?

• Movies and documentaries

• Books and newspapers

• Radio shows

• Television sitcoms and cartoons