Funny in Farsi Study Guide

Multiple Choice Study Questions

1. Kazem studied at which American university?:
A. Princeton B. Texas A&M C. Oklahoma State

2. The family first moved to which California town?
A. Whittier B. Berkeley C. San Francisco

3. Kazem worked as a:
A. Farmer B. Accountant C. Engineer

4. What year did Firoozeh first move to America?
A. 1972 B. 1965 C. 1977

5. Firoozeh and her family frequently vacationed to this sea
A. Caspian B. Black C. Mediterranean

6. Kazem loved which forbidden food
A. Pork B. Bacon C. Ham

7. Which animal would be slaughtered to commemorate good fortune?
A. Goat B. Lamb C. Pig

8. Firoozeh adopted which American name?
A. Farah B. Julie C. Kate

9. The Iranian New Year occurs
A. January 1st B. The first day of Spring C.The second Sunday in April

10. What political event affected the way Americans viewed Iranians the most?
A. The boycott of Iranian oil B. The Iranian hostage crisis C. 9/11

11. What did Firoozeh refuse to do at camp?
A. Bathe B. Climb trees C. Swim

12. What could Nazireh not do on Firoozeh's first day of school?
A. Say the pledge of allegiance B. Find Iran on a map C. Find the cafeteria

13. Kazem met this famous person while studying in America
A. Albert Einstein B. Mickey Mantle C. James Stewart

14. What could Kazem not teach Firoozeh to do?
A. Ride a bike B. Read C.Swim

15. Francois wanted to go where for their honeymoon?
A. Egypt B. India C. Brazil

Answer Key

1. B
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. A
6. C
7. B
8. B
9. B
10. C
11. A
12. B
13. A
14. C
15. B