Funny in Farsi
Reader Response Directions: Respond to numbers 1-6 with 3-5 thoughtful sentences please.
1. After reading the vignette “Hotdogs and Wild Geese,” how can you relate to Firoozeh‟s language
struggles and frustrations?
2. After reading the vignette “The „F‟ Word,” how can you relate to Firoozeh‟s name issues?
3. Explain how the title “The „F‟ Word” works.
4. After reading the vignette “Waterloo,” describe the difficulty you‟ve had acquiring a certain skill.
Are there similarities to Firoozeh‟s struggles to learn to swim?
5. After reading the vignette “A Nose by Any Other Name,” consider what you may not love about
your physical appearance. Are there similarities to Firoozeh‟s struggles to accept her nose?
6. After reading the vignette “If I Were a Rich Man,” do you agree with Firoozeh‟s father‟s belief that
a person can be rich without having a lot of money? Explain.