Iran
What is Iran's major export?
Why doesn't Papa like Mali's husband?
He is too materialistic.
What is Marji's father's job?
Engineer.
To fail to take an opportunity because you didn’t act quickly enough
a) Wake up at the end of the film b) Buy yesterday’s newspaper c) Miss the boat
c. miss the boat
Either Uncle Lew or my brothers ____ picking up pizza for dinner.
a. are
b. is
c. was
a. are
What is the capital city of Iran?
Tehran
What American movie are Mali's sons big fans of?
Star Wars.
How long ago did the the Arab's last attack the Persians, according to Marji?
1400 years ago.
What is a “wet blanket”?
a) Someone who spoils other people’s fun by being negative and complaining b) Something that looks impressive but is really just an illusion c) Something that makes your face or head look very different
a. Someone who spoils other people’s fun by being negative and complaining
Select the letter of the sentence that is written correctly.
a. The band played waltzes, polkas and popular songs.
b. The band played, waltzes polkas, and popular songs.
c. The band played waltzes, polkas, and popular songs.
c. The band played waltzes, polkas, and popular songs.
Iran went to war in 1980 with this country.
Iraq
What did Mali and her family have to sell to start their life again?
Their jewels.
What was Marji's friend Pardisse's job in the army?
He was a fighter pilot.
What does it mean if something is “like watching paint dry”?
a) It is very difficult b) It is very easy c) It is very boring
c. it is very boring
Each boy in the class has ____ own locker.
a. his
b. their
c. him
a. his
Most Iranians are Shia Muslims. True or False?
True.
Mali's hometown of Abadan is in which region of Iran?
What did Marji's family hear on the radio that caused them to become emotional?
The Iranian national anthem.
What does it mean if something is “set in stone”?
a) It is extremely old b) It cannot be changed or altered c) It is dirty
b. it cannot be changed or altered
To ____ does this navy blue parka belong?
a. whom
b. whose
c. who
a. whom
Until 1935, Iran was known by this name.
Persia.
When two different parts of the same country fight, it is called a _________ war.
civil
Who is the leader of Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War?
Saddam Hussein
Black gold is primarily found in the Middle East.
A. illegal money B. camel C. sand D. oil
d. oil
Put this sentence into the passive: "The thief stole the woman's purse."
a. The woman's purse has been stolen by the thief.
b. The woman's purse was stealing by the thief.
c. The woman's purse had been stolen by the thief.
d. The woman's purse was stolen by the thief.
d. The woman's purse was stolen by the thief.