Cultural Transition and Adaptation

The speaker reflects on their journey from Tehran to the U.S., highlighting the cultural and language challenges faced during the transition. They draw parallels between their mother's gardening advice and their own experience of adapting to a new environment. Despite the difficulties, they find comfort in familiar tastes and memories, emphasizing the importance of patience and resilience in personal growth.

What activity did the narrator's mother engage in every spring?

• Planting violets and propagating geraniums

• Writing poetry

• Cooking traditional dishes

• Teaching English

In what year did the narrator move to the U.S.?

• 2015

• 2009

• 2011

• 2013

What was a common misconception people had about the narrator?

• That they were a famous singer

• That they didn't know how to use technology

• That they were from a small village

• That they couldn't drive

What did the narrator do to represent their culture?

• Avoided talking about Iran

• Stopped speaking Farsi

• Used every opportunity to share their culture

• Changed their appearance

What was one of the biggest challenges the narrator faced in the U.S.?

• Understanding American sports

• Learning to cook American food

• Adapting to speaking English extensively

• Finding a place to live

What was the narrator's initial reaction to the cultural differences in the U.S.?

• Indifference

• Overwhelmed and challenged

• Immediate adaptation

• Excitement and eagerness

How did the narrator feel about their accent?

• Proud and confident

• Unaware of any accent

• Indifferent

• Self-conscious and aware of mistakes

What did the narrator's friend's dad give them for Thanksgiving?

• A turkey

• A traditional American meal

• A box of baklava

• A pumpkin pie

What metaphor does the narrator use to describe adapting to a new environment?

• Building a new house

• Climbing a mountain

• Moving a plant and allowing time for roots to grow

• Learning a new language

What did the narrator often think about when feeling homesick?

• Their English classes

• Their favorite American food

• Their mother's gardening advice

• Their new friends