"Hello, My Name Is ____" by Jason Kim
Authored by Nakaya Manning
English
10th Grade
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This 10th grade English quiz focuses on literary analysis and reading comprehension skills through examination of Jason Kim's personal narrative "Hello, My Name Is ____." The text explores themes of identity, cultural assimilation, and self-acceptance as Kim recounts his journey from rejecting his Korean heritage as a child to eventually embracing his Asian American identity as an adult. Students must demonstrate sophisticated analytical thinking by identifying main claims, analyzing author's purpose, evaluating textual evidence, understanding character motivation, and examining how specific literary elements contribute to the overall meaning. The questions require students to move beyond surface-level comprehension to analyze how Kim's childhood experiences support his broader argument about Asian American representation and identity in American culture. Created by Nakaya Manning, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 10, this quiz serves as an excellent tool for formative assessment of students' ability to analyze personal narratives and argumentative texts. Teachers can effectively use this quiz as a follow-up assessment after students have read and discussed Kim's essay, allowing them to evaluate comprehension and analytical skills in a structured format. The paired questions (Part A and Part B) are particularly valuable for developing students' evidence-based reasoning abilities, requiring them to first identify main ideas and then locate specific textual support. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards including CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1 (citing textual evidence), CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2 (determining themes), and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.6 (analyzing point of view), making it ideal for homework assignments, review sessions, or as part of a larger unit assessment on identity and cultural narratives.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which statement below BEST summarizes the text: "Hello, My Name Is ___" without judgement? (AKS 2)
The author chooses an American name.
The authors wants more Koreans in the United States.
The author learns to accept his Korean identity in the United States.
The author moves from resenting his parents to resenting mainstream culture in the United States.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Part B: Which of the following TWO sentences BEST support the evidence for the previous question? (AKS 1)
“I will never forget the day I picked a new name.”
“Why didn't anyone look, sound, or act like me?”
“I learned to hate being Asian. I wanted desperately, more than anything, to be white.”
“I committed the two worst sins that a Korean son could possibly commit.”
“At one point during my 20s, I took a long, dramatic look in the mirror and realized, You will be Korean for the rest of your life.”
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CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the author's likely purpose for including paragraph 6? (AKS 6)
To describe the character.
To describe the setting
To show how the character dealt with conflict
To show how the setting affected the main character
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
PART A: Which of the following BEST identifies the main claim the author develops in the text? (AKS 2)
Asian Americans should be encouraged to embrace and celebrate their identities in America.
The difficulty Kim experienced accepting his identity as a child was due to the lack of Asian American actors he saw on television.
Asian American actors continue to be denied opportunities in the media because of their Asian identity.
Kim pursued playwriting in college with the objective of increasing the presence of Asian American actors in entertainment.
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CCSS.RI.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
PART B: Which detail from the text BEST supports the answer to Part A? (AKS 1)
“I spent most days at recess sitting alone on the sidelines, eating the special snack that my mother had packed.” (Paragraph 8)
“In New York, I didn't have to be ashamed about being an Asian immigrant. I could just be ashamed about everything else in my life.” (Paragraph 16)
“We are at the point in our culture where people are finally beginning to talk about Asian identities in the media.” (Paragraph 19)
“How do you understand yourself in a diverse country that actively chooses to ignore your particular kind of diversity?” (Paragraph 22)
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
PART A: How does Kim's inclusion of his experiences as a child contribute to the text? (AKS 6)
It shows how difficult it can be to adjust to a new school.
It encourages readers to celebrate the diversity of their peers.
It emphasizes how ashamed Kim felt of his Asian identity.
It depicts the strained relationship that Kim had with his family.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Part B: Which quote from the text offers the BEST evidence to support the answer to Part A? (AKS 1)
"I still vividly remember my first time at recess, a confusing experience for several reasons, in large part because hanging off monkey bars and making each other cry during dodgeball were not educationally sanctioned activities in Asia." (Paragraph 6)
“Before I could answer, another teacher rang out, ‘Maybe he likes sitting alone. Maybe that's the Asian way.’" (Paragraph 11)
“Outside on the playground, sitting alone at recess, I learned to hate being Asian. I wanted desperately, more than anything, to be white.” (Paragraph 13)
“My parents would try to talk to me over a bowl of kimchi stew, and I would pout and ask, in English, if we could order the Meat Lover's pie from Pizza Hut.” (Paragraph 15)
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CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
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