My Big Fat Greek Wedding Movie Reflection Questions

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1. Name 3 differences between the American and Greek cultures. A. B. C.

2. How did Toula describe her family?

3. Do you believe Toula was proud of her family and cultural heritage? Why or why not?

4. Name 2 ways Ian’s family was different from Toula’s. A.

5. Which member of Toula’s family was ethnocentric (believed his/her culture is the best?)

6. The Portokalis family became a/an family structure when Toula’s grandmother came from Greece to live with them.

7. True or False. Ian was an only child.

8. What was Ian’s occupation?

9. What difficulties did Ian and Toula experience with an interracial marriage?

10. How could effective communication have been beneficial in the wedding planning process?

11. In addition to these questions, what was one thing you learned from My Big Fat Greek Wedding?

12. Did you enjoy the movie? Why or why not?