Introduction-Chapter 4

Reading Check

1. San Jose, CA (Introduction)

2. Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh (Chapter 1)

3. Ayatollah Khomeini (Chapter 1)

4. An ethnicity (FAQ #1)

Short Answer

1. Saedi’s older sister, Samira, is applying for jobs. She tells Saedi that she does not think she will be hired because she does not have a social security card; she further explains that the government “doesn’t know [they] exist” and that they “could be deported at any time.” (Introduction)

2. Saedi views this belief as privileged. Her Canadian friend immigrated legally; she was able to do so safely thanks to the slow-moving bureaucracy involved with immigrating. (Chapter 2)

3. In middle school and high school, Saedi has a “unibrow,” which makes her self-conscious. Her awkwardness along with her classmates’ insensitivity and ignorance about cultures other than their own make it difficult for her to assimilate. (Chapter 3)

4. First, Iranian parents push their children into high-achieving professions. Second, Iranian parents are very strict. Third, Iranian parents are conservative Muslim “zealots.” (Chapter 4)

Frequently Asked Question #2-Chapter 8

Reading Check

1. Not Without My Daughter (FAQ #2)

2.