Iran and "Not Without My Daughter"

This WebQuest will introduce you to the Culture, Religions, History, and Rights of Iran.  Additionally, it will introduce you to the novel "Not Without My Daughter," which depicts the experiences of an American named Betty Mahmoody as she was held hostage in this country.  Students will be asked to examine and identify biases, factual information, and to analyze both the novel and readings for this.  The WebQuest is split into several sections; this quest is meant to take place over a long period of time.  Part 2 includes an alternative to vocabulary logs.

Task Overview:

Part1:

1. Go to the World Fact Book Site and answer find answers to the questions on your worksheet. (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ir.html)
2. Watch the History of Iran and USA in 10 min. video, answering any questions pertaining to this on your worksheet. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_AHJQiMxIw)
3. Take a look at the interactive map detailing some of the currently documented Human Rights Violations that exist in Iran and fill in the last portion of your "Iran" worksheet. (http://www.iranhumanrights.org/2012/12/map/)

Part 2:

1. Complete the reading of the novel: "Not Without My Daughter" and complete all corresponding worksheets.
2. Turn your Vocabulary log into online flashcards by creating an account at the following site: https://quizlet.com/create-set

Part 3:

1. Read the following documents on Betty Mahmoody and her Daughter Mahtob, answering the follow-up questions.

Part 4:

1. Watch the video that details Moody's perspective.   There are 6 parts to in on youtube:

1/6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W2SUn1ZNU0

2/6:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghUZ84J1_D4

3/6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVhsUZhw8Ks

4/6:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDlfgHEpV4c

5/6:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqLXRukNmg8

6/6:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9-kpX6rsCw

Students will be evaluate in the following areas:

1. Completion and accuracy of worksheets.
2. Completion of all videos and activities.
3. Completion of handouts/guided reading for novel study.
4. Completion of a comparitive research essay analyzing the two points of view and media representation.
5. A Book Report on the novel.
6. A Test.
7. A portfolio with all research, worksheets, activities, handouts, essays, book report, test, etc. with detailed explanations explaining what each item is and what you learned from it.

Ayatollah khomeini [Web]. (2005). Retrieved from https://vpn.sbo.hampton.k12.va.us/ CSCO 1h756767633A2F2F3139322E3136382E31302E313530 /SAFARI/montage/play.php?keyindex=24262

History of Iran & USA in 10 min, Every American must watch this!!. (2012, February 5). YouTube. Retrieved April 16, 2014, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_AHJQiMxIw

Iran: behind the veil [Web]. (1999). Retrieved from https://vpn.sbo.hampton.k12.va.us/ CSCO 1h756767633A2F2F3139322E3136382E31302E313530 /SAFARI/montage/play.php?keyindex=26472

Mahmoody, B., Hoffer, William. (1991, c1987) Not without my daughter. New York : St. Martin's Paperbacks, p. 1-44

Mapping Iran’s Human Rights (Interactive). (n.d.). International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. Retrieved April 17, 2014, from http://www.iranhumanrights.org/2012/12/map/

Middle East: Iran. (n.d.). Central Intelligence Agency. Retrieved April 16, 2014, from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ir.html

Quizlet. (n.d.). Create a New Study Set. Retrieved April 17, 2014, from https://quizlet.com/create-set

Without My Daughter. (2008, November 14). YouTube. Retrieved January 6, 2014, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W2SUn1ZNU0

Not Without My Daughter

Chapter 1 Questions:

1)   Main Character Descriptions (who are they; describe them in detail!):

• Narrator:

• Moody:

• Mahtob:

2)   Describe, in detail, the Setting:

3)   Where are the characters headed and for how long?

4)   Why does Moody say he needs all the passports?

5)   What do Moody’s people like about America?

6)   There are several lines that Foreshadow the novel, include one of these:

7)   Why does the Narrator say she decided to come?

8)   What is a Chador?

9)    What were their bathrooms like? Describe them:

10)                   What makes the Narrator believe that she will not be forced to stay here?

Chapter 2 Questions:

1)   Who is Baba Hajji?  What is his real name?

2)   Who is Ameh Bozorg? Describe her!

3)   What does the Narrator, Betty, think her husband may have lied about?

4)   Betty is given dirty clothing; do you think this is done on purpose?  Why or why not?

5)   What does she say about the content of the Iranian News?

6)   What are some of the complaints/issues Betty had about the cleanliness of her husband’s family? Describe them:

7)   What frightens Betty about the city?

8)   How is Betty “put on the witness stand?”

9)    Who are Majid and Zia?

10)                   How does Betty find out she is not going home?  Describe what happens:

Chapter 3 Questions:

1)   How did Betty meet Moody?  Describe the circumstances:

2)   What sort of man was Moody while they were dating?

3)   How did he treat her sons?

4)   Do you think the problems at work pushed her further into Moody’s arms?  Why or why not?

5)   How long did the two of them date?

6)   Betty never thinks it might take years for her to get home.   What reasons does she think he might eventually change his mind?

Chapter 4 Questions:

1)   What fortune does Betty possess and how did she get it?

2)   Betty reads two passages from the Koran.  What does the first passage instruct?

3)   What happens the first time Betty tries to call for help?

4)   What happens to Mahtob’s arm?

5)   What are the conditions of the hospital? Describe them:

6)   Describe the events of Mahtob’s party.  (I.e.: what things upset her?)

7)   What terrible thing does Moody do to his own daughter?

8)   Betty arrives at the U.S. intersect of the Swiss Embassy, but finds out what?

9)   What does the lady at the U.S. Intersect of the Swiss Embassy help her do?

10)                   At the very end of the chapter, what condition is Betty in and what does she realize?

Chapter 5 Questions:

1)   What does Moody say is justice?  Do you think he is telling the truth?  Why or why not?

2)   What phrase is shouted out during the demonstration that bothers Betty?  What does it mean?

3)   In some cultures, a woman on her period signifies something.  Based on what you have read, how do you think the Iranians view it?

4)   What does Ameh Bozorg lie about?  Why?

5)   At this point, does Ameh Bozorg have a good reason to dislike Betty?  Why or why not?

6)   Moody’s moods seem to change drastically from one moment to the next.  Give a detailed example of this:

7)   What does Betty think she needs to do in order to escape?

8)   What is her first step towards independence?

9)   Does she succeed?  Describe how she does or does not:

10)                  What does Taraf mean, and how does she use it to her advantage (she does this in two ways)?

Chapter 6 Questions:

1)   Describe the inside of Reza and Esseys home.  What is it like?

2)   Betty says it is strange to be excited about what?

3)   What does the gift of the pillow signify?

4)   What does Essey request Betty to do?

5)   Why does she consider this to be a good thing?

6)   What new living arrangement do Moody and Betty have to make and why?

7)   How is Betty finally able to make a phone call?  What steps does she have to take?

8)   Why do you think Moody shows Betty the letter?  What purpose does he have in doing so?

9)    What does Moody do to Betty that Nasserine says is normal?

10)                   What is Betty’s biggest fear at the end of this chapter?

Chapter 7 Questions:

1)   Do you think that Moody is really crazy?  Why or why not?

2)   For Betty, Hamid represents what?

3)   What does Betty find out about the Chador?

4)   How is this ironic?

5)   Describe what the school is like:

6)   Betty keeps saying: “Mahtob and I felt...” At Mahtob’s age, do you think she is able to independently express the feelings her mother attributes to her, or is this an example of the mother’s influence?  Is Betty really “too possessive?”

7)   Describe some of the positive aspects of Mahtob attending school?

8)   What explanation does Betty give for why Iranians are not independent thinkers?

9)   What does Betty find to finally occupy her time?

10)                   How is this beneficial?

Chapter 8 Questions:

1)   Betty has a chance encounter with someone at the park.  Who is this?

2)   What does this woman do to help Betty?

3)   Who is Rasheed and what does he offer?  At what cost?

4)   Ameh Bozorg has a melodramatic illness.  What spurs this major catastrophe?

5)   Helen almost causes major problems for Betty by doing what?

6)   How does Betty manage to extricate herself from the situation?

7)   Who do you think the woman with Diabetes really was?

8)   Betty finally sees one example ironic example of equality in Iran.  What is it?

9)   What Iranian rules does Betty learn?  Name two:

10)                   What promise did the women at school never make to Moody?

Chapter 9 Questions:

1)   Why is Moody “relaxing” his guard? 

2)   What game do the girls play that disturbs Betty?

3)   Why is it so disturbing to her?  What does it signify?

4)   Betty finally contacts Helen to learn what?

5)   Why does she advise against contacting the two women?

6)   What does Helen say about Turkey?  What could happen?

7)   What are the names of the two “mysterious” women?

8)   When Betty meets these two women, what do they want her to do?

9)   What does she decide?  Why?

10)                   What do you think will happen next?

Chapter 10 Questions:

1)   What “better understanding” does Betty obtain about her husband?

2)   How does Mood twist the Islamic beliefs to suit his own purposes?

3)   What reasons does Betty give for really liking the Hakims?

4)   What story do Hormoz and Ellen tell?

5)   Why do you think that Ellen returned, not once, but twice?

6)   Moody makes a lot of claims about how America should do this or that.  How is this an example of irony?

7)   The government wields a lot of power over the people.  List a few examples of this.

8)   How does this compare to our government?

9)    What happened to the group of boys picked up at the park? 

10)                   What sort of devotion does it take to want to be killed for a cause?  Is this insanity, brainwashing, love?  How would you describe it?

Chapter 11 Questions:

1)   What is No-Ruz?

2)   What happens on this day?

3)   How is Betty, once again, snubbed?

4)   What is Betty’s reaction when the Pasdar stop her and Moody?

5)   How does Moody almost seem to blame the whole incident on Betty?  Is this fair?

6)   What does Betty notice about her attitude?  How is it changing?

7)   How long has Betty now been in Iran?

8)   What exciting development occurs for Moody, and how does this please Betty?

9)   Who is Miss Alavi and what does she offer to do?

10)                   What happens at the very end of the chapter?

Chapter 12 Questions:

1)   Who is Nelufar?

2)   What is the hospital located near?

3)   What happens to little Nelufar?

4)   People handle grief in many ways.  How do the Iranians express their pain?

5)   Describe their funeral customs:

6)   How has Ellen betrayed Betty?

7)   What does she do to pass the time?

8)   What reaction does she get to her cooking and how does this help her?

9)   What frightens Betty about Moody?

10)                  What does he order her to do once he’s seen her and Mahtob to school?

Chapter 13 Questions:

1)   What does Moody do to Mahtob and Betty?

2)   Why do you think he does this?

3)   What does Moody tell Betty he is going to do?  How does he plan to do this?

4)   What does he do next?

5)   Describe what happens at the school:

6)   Why does she not go to the police?

7)   How do Mormoz and Ellen attempt to help?

8)   Are they successful?  Why or why not?

9)   What claims does Moody make about Betty?

10)                   Betty gets the short end of the straw in the end.  Describe how the Iranians laws and customs almost always ensure a positive outcome for the husband?

Chapter 14 Questions:

1)   How does Moody treat Mahtob that morning?

2)   Why do you think he beats Betty?  What purpose is there in it?

3)   What does Betty think Moody planned?  Why?

4)   Essey is powerless to help Betty.  Why?

5)   What does Betty do to be prepared in case she is ever locked inside again?

6)   Does she have much faith in her plan?  Why or why not?

7)   She erases a bunch of numbers to protect whom?

8)   Who all visits Betty while she is upstairs?

9)   Where do you think Mahtob is?

10)                   Moody places all of the blame on Betty, saying what?

Chapter 15 Questions:

1)   Betty describes her life before coming to Iran.  Name at least 3 great things about it:

2)   What were some of the warning signs that Betty had about Moody’s true disposition?  Name at least 3:

3)   What questions does Moody check yes to?

4)   Betty complains about Moody’s reaction after she gives birth.  What grievances does she have?

5)   How does Mahtob end up with her name?

6)   Moody becomes increasingly anti-American.  What are some signs of this?

7)   What prejudice does Moody face in America?

8)   Do you think that Moody’s treatment at work was fair?

9)   Where do Moody and Betty end up moving?

10)                   Do you think that Betty was fooling herself when she called her husband American?  Why or why not?

Chapter 16 Questions:

1)   What does Moody accidentally leave behind?

2)   What is the combination?

3)   What does she do with it?

4)   What does she order Helen to do?  Why?

5)   Betty suddenly becomes very frightened about one thing.  What is it?

6)   What does she do in response?

7)   Who is standing outside the window one day?

8)   What does Betty do to try to soften Moody’s attitude towards her?

9)   Does it work?   How do you know?

10)                   How does Betty finally get her daughter back?

Chapter 17 Questions:

1)   Describe, in detail, Mahtob’s physical state:

2)   How does he test her?

3)   Where does Betty get to go?

4)   Describe it:

5)   What wish does she make?

6)   To keep Moody from being upset about it, what does she do?

7)   Describe Ameh Bozorg’s reaction to Betty.  How is this different?

8)   What gift does she give her, and what does this signify about her relationship with Moody?

9)    What does Betty steal and why?

10)                   How else is his family turning against him?

11)                   What does Baba Hajji order Moody to do?

12)                   The Pasdar stops Betty.  What is wrong?

13)                   What happens in the cab?  What is Betty worried about?

14)                   What crazy thing does Moody say?

15)                   How is he now as trapped as Betty?

Chapter 18 Questions:

1)   How are the chains “loosening?”

2)   Describe the apartment they choose:

3)   Betty meets two people.  Who are they?

4)   Against the advice of his nephew, Moody takes matters into his own hands, doing what?

5)   Moody gives her money and tells her to do what? Why?

6)   The driver of the bus is really nice to Betty.  Why?

7)   What is happening daily?

8)   Why does Essey call crying?

9)   Betty fears becoming like Ellen.  What happens to bring out these feelings?

10)                   At the very end of the chapter, Betty mentions that she is now able to do what more?

Chapter 19 Questions:

1)   Why does Betty call her benefactor “someone?”

2)   What name does she call the man of many names?

3)   He tells her that he will never call her.  Why?

4)   He says that she can pay him back when?

5)   What words stand out to Betty?

Chapter 20 Questions:

1)   It is time for what again?

2)   What changes the principal’s mind about Mahtob attending school there?

3)   Moody donates what?  Describe it:

4)   Who does Betty meet?

5)   Moody warns her to never tell what?

6)   Akram Hakim’s neice had a scary experience.  Describe it:

7)   What disturbing saying do the men have?

8)   What happened to Fereshteh Noroozi?

9)   What plan does Amahl outline?

10)                   What does he say she needs to get to accomplish this?

11)                   Amahl warns her to not tell who about her escape?

12)                   Does she listen?  Why or why not?

13)                   What reaction does she get from Helen and Mr. Vincop?

14)                   What does Betty do to try to fool her husband into thinking she will be around?

15)                   What holiday will Betty be home for?

Chapter 21 Questions:

1)   Betty is impatient to get back to the United States.  Why?

2)   How does Betty’s father respond to her not making it home for Thanksgiving?

3)   What did the sirens signify this time?

4)   What happens to the shops that Betty tried to visit?

5)   What word is Betty tired of hearing from Amahl?

6)   What is ironic about the program that shows the birth of a baby?

7)   Mahtob is shocked that Santa did what?

8)   On New Year’s Eve, Moody gets very surly.  Why?

9)   Betty gets a call; what is she told?

10)                   What shocking thing does Moody tell Betty to do?

Chapter 22 Questions:

1)   Initially, why does Betty believe that Moody has given her permission to go and see her father?

2)   Moody refuses her requests for what?

3)   What is the real reason he wants her to go back to America?

4)   Amahl counsels Betty to not do what?

5)   What does Moody tell Mahtob?

6)   Betty goes to the passport office expecting what?

7)   What happens instead?

8)   What plans had Amahl made?

9)   What does Aga Hakim have to say about the situation once he learns of it?

10)                   What does Moody say after Aga Hakim leaves?

Chapter 23 Questions:

1)   What was life like in Alpena for Betty?

2)   Why was Moody supposedly suspended?

3)   How does he act afterwards?

4)   What issue do they have over the house?

5)   What does Betty force him to do?

6)   Do you think this reversal of roles played any part in his decision to return to Iran?  Why or why not?

7)   How does Moody remind her of Reza at that moment?

8)   What does Betty do for Mammal?

9)   What issues does she have with Mammal during his stay?

10)                   What does Moody force Mammal to do that he does not like?

11)                  Mahtob got spanked for what?

12)                  He swears on what that he will allow her to come back?

13)                  What advice does a lawyer give Betty?

14)                  What does she know will happen if she files for divorce?

15)                   Betty reveals something a stranger told her before getting on the flight. What was this, and how did it foreshadow the events of the novel?

Chapter 24 Questions:

1)   Where does Betty say she has to go?

2)   Moody is very rough with Betty, and he warns her against doing what in front of Khanum Hakim?

3)   What happens to get Betty away from Moody?

4)   What excuse does Betty come up with to leave?

5)   Why does Mahtob not want to leave?

Chapter 25 Questions:

1)   Betty ends up hiding in an apartment in Tehran.  Why was she cautioned against doing this originally?

2)   What does Betty say to Moody to keep him from calling the police?

3)   Betty is giving alarming news about the route she will be taking to escape. What news is this and why is it dangerous?

4)   Amahl tries to reassure Betty by telling her that the people who will be helping her are what?

5)   Why did Moody go to the Airport?

6)   Describe how she is to be smuggled out of the country?

7)   Is this in any way similar to how foreigners are smuggled to our country?  Explain why or why not:

8)   What is her code word?

9)   Betty ends up in a car with a ton of people.  She realizes that they are her cover and that they are what?

10)                   Describe what Tabriz is like:

11)                   Mosehn takes what from Betty?

12)                   What does Mahtob do with the sunflower seeds that is surprising?

13)                   Why is Betty confused about Mosehn?

14)                   What frightening thing happens?

15)                   How do they manage to get around the checkpoint?

16)                   She ends up in a strange home.  What is the mood there? Why is she nervous?

17)                   Mahtob finally breaks down when she’s told she has to do what?

18)                   Betty and Mahtob finally make it to Turkey, however she’s alarmed when she finds out what about the house?

19)                   Betty opens the package that Mosehn gave her to find what?

20)                   Where does Betty need to go now that she is in Turkey?

21)                   What mode of transportation does she use to get there?

22)                   What happens when she reaches the hotel?

23)                   What does the American Marine say when she asks for help?

24)                   Betty finally gets to the embassy and is told what about the Marine duty guard?

25)                   What does Mahtob draw that almost brings Betty to tears?

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Matching:

Character Names:

_____ 1. Mahtob                                   A) Moody’s female cousin living upstairs; Moody

                                                            and his family live with her for a while.

_____ 2. Ellen                                        B) The man who crosses over the border with

                                                            Betty and her daughter when they escape.

_____ 3. Helen                                      C) Ellen’s Iranian husband who counsels Betty

                                                            and her husband.

_____ 4. Ameh Bozorg                          D) Betty’s Daughter.

_____ 5. Betty                                       E) A teacher’s wife who tries to help Betty

                                                            escape; she is unsuccessful.

_____ 6. Moody                                     F) The head of the Mahmoody family; He is the

                                                            most respected.

_____ 7. Amahl                                     G) The man who successfully helps Betty to

                                                            escape.

_____ 8. Mammal                                 H) Moody’s cousin who comes to America to stay

                                                            with Moody and Betty; He also tries to order

                                                            Betty around.  Nasserine’s husband.

_____ 9. Reza                                        I) Moody’s older sister; they live with her first.

_____ 10. Essey                                    J) Wife of Reza.  She has a small baby and lives

                                                            downstairs.

_____ 11. Aga Hakim                            K) The American wife of Hormoz. Betty’s friend.

_____ 12. Nasserine                             L) The woman as the Swiss embassy who tries to

                                                            help Betty.

_____ 13. Mrs. Azhar                            M) Moody’s wife; the main character.

_____ 14. Mosehn                                N) Essey’s husband.  Younger cousin of Moody.

_____ 15. Hormoz                                 0) Betty’s husband; the man who traps her in

                                                            Iran.

Matching:

Iranian Terms:

_____ 16. Kurds                                   A) Aunt

_____ 17. Daheejon                              B) Great Aunt.

_____ 18. Ameh                                    C) A large half-moon shaped cloth that wraps

                                                            around the head, shoulders, and chin.

_____ 19. Ameh Bozorg                       D) An empty promise; A polite but vacant offer.

_____ 20. Baba                                     E) Phrase that means: “Death to America.”

_____ 21. Baba Hajji                             F) The Persian New Year.

_____ 22. Chador                                 G) Those who live in the mountains of Kurdistan

                                                            between Iran and Turkey.

_____ 23. Pasdar                                  H) Dear Uncle; Moody’s family title.

_____ 24. Maag Barg Amrika              I) Father.

_____ 25. Roosarie                               J) Father who has been to Mecca.

_____ 26. Madrasay                             K) The Iranian Special Police who ride around

                                                            looking for dress/custom violations.

_____ 27. Masjed                                  L) A large scarf tied around the neck.

_____ 28. No-Ruz                                  M) School.

_____ 29. Taraf                                     N) Mosque (church).

_____ 30. Zood Bash                            0) Hury.

Multiple Choice:

_____ 31. The bathrooms in Iran are generally:

A)   Incredibly elaborate and ornate.

B)   Incredibly dirty with lots of bugs.

C)   Little holes in the ground with a hose to rinse.

D)   Both B and C.

_____ 32. Ameh Bozorg gives what to Betty and Moody as a sign that she knows they’ve moved out?

A)   A broom.

B)   A new Chador.

C)   Money.

D)   A pillow.

_____ 33. Hamid helped Betty by doing what?

A)   Letting her use the phone in his store.

B)   By contacting her family for her.

C)   By helping her escape.

D)   By giving her money.

_____ 34. Which of the following was a positive aspect of Mahtob attending school?

A)   Betty learned Farsi.

B)   Betty could show up late.

C)   Betty made friends.

D)   All of the above.

_____ 35. Betty decides not to go with Suzanne and Trish.  Why?

A)   They are too pushy.

B)   They do not have a solid plan.

C)   She is worried they will harm Mahtob.

D)   Both B and C.

_____ 36. Why does Betty say that Iranians are not independent thinkers?

A)   They are taught by rote and brainwashed.

B)   They simply lack the ability because of poverty and hate.

C)   Their schools are terrible and cannot compare to the U.S.

D)   Both B and C.

_____ 37. Betty keeps Moody from calling the police by doing what?

A)   Threatening to harm their daughter.

B)   Threatening to turn him in for his illegal business.

C)   Threatening to tell his family about everything he’s done to her.

D)   Threatening to give all his money in the U.S. away.

_____ 38. When escaping, Mahtob gets upset and doesn’t want to leave.  Why?

A)   She misses her dad.

B)   She misses her friends.

C)   She misses her bunny.

D)   She misses her teacher.

_____ 39. Betty ends up escaping through Turkey.  Why was this so dangerous?

A)   Because women are known for being raped and abandoned there.

B)   It is a long, tiresome journey that many people die making.

C)   There are many dangerous folk in the mountains who will shoot before asking questions.

D)   All of the above.

_____ 40. What does Mahtob do with the sunflower seeds that is surprising?

A)   She begins naming them.

B)   She refuses to eat them, telling her mother that Betty needs them more since she has to carry Mahtob.

C)   The rations them.

D)   She throws them away and refuses to eat them; they look like bugs.

Extra Credit:

In one paragraph, tell me how you felt about this book.  What did you like, not like, etc.  Would you recommend this to someone else?  Why or why not?

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