With a Little Help From My Friends - Comprehension Check

Who is the author of With a Little Help From My Friends?

• John F Kennedy

• Firoozeh Dumas

• Mrs. Jeremiah-Tang

• Mr. Coy

What is the definition of the word Stereotyping?

• Listening to your stereo very loudly.

• A point of view or an attitude about something based on your own experience.

• When someone is being racist.

• Creating a mistaken belief about a specific type of people usually based on their looks.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word Perspective?

• When someone whispers in your ear.

• When someone is being hurtful or racist.

• A point of view or an attitude about something based on your own experience.

• Creating a mistaken belief about a specific type of people usually based on their looks.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Why was Iran going through a political upheaval?

• Their monarch was removed from power and a new hostile government took their place.

• Their king died and no one wanted to take the throne.

• Iran was unstable and people were rioting.

• Iran was not going through a political upheaval

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

Select multiple answers:

What did Firoozeh Dumas think of Americans?

• They were kind and curious

• They were mean and hurtful

• They were racist

• Their minds were a blank slate

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.9

Select multiple answers:

Which of the following were mistaken beliefs Americans had about Iranians?

• They rode camels

• They didn't have electricity

• They owned Persian cats

• They liked eating fish.

What subject does Firoozeh Dumas believe all Americans should be required to study in school?

• English

• Math

• Science

• Geography

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

Iran is well known for its petroleum industry. What is petroleum?

• Oil

• Gas

• Dirt

• Money

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What three-letter word (from the text) describes how Firoozeh's mother felt about leaving America?

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

True or False: Firoozeh and her parents experienced kindness from Americans, but other Iranians who immigrated later did not.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2