Funny in Farsi

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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…”

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Tehran

• a dish of rice and roasted chicken with saffron

• The capital of Islam

• The capital of Iran

• Another name for cleric

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scintillating

• sparkling or shining brightly.

• turning back and forth

• revolving

• to singe or burn

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How old was Firoozeh when she moved to California?

• 10

• 7

• 9

• 6

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What country is Firoozeh from?

• Afghanistan

• Iraq

• Kuwait

• Iran

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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.

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