Hello, My Name Is Story Test

How does being a new immigrant to America affect Kim? Pick ALL the correct answers.

• He feels nervous about fitting in and looking cool.

• He has to change his name to make it easier for everyone else to say.

• He is excited about fitting in and being cool.

• He doesn't change his name. He keeps his Korean name.

Why is it hard for Kim to fit in with the other kids?

Choose ALL the correct answers.

• He does not understand their games.

• The other kids ignore him and do not include him.

• He understands everything people say during the games.

• The other kids include him and do not ignore him.

What does the word genuine mean in this story?

• true, real

• false and make believe

• a really smart person

• the best out of everything

What two jobs did Jason Kim have in his real life?

• screenwriter

• playwright

• actor

• business person

How does living in America change the way Kim acts and views himself? Pick ALL of the answers.

• He wants to be more similar to the other kids at school.

• He spends time alone.

• He doesn't like being Asian anymore.

• He doesn't change when he moves to America.

How did life change for Kim when he moved to New York City? Pick ALL the correct answers.

• He met people who were curious about his Korean identify.

• He did not feel like he had to erase or hide his Korean identity.

• He met people who didn't want to be his friend because of his Korean identity.

• He felt like he had to hide his Korean identity from other people he met.

What message does Kim want to send by telling students, "Keep your name. You don't have to change a thing"?

• You don't have to change your identity or who you are to fit in.

• You don't need to change who you are for other people. Just tell them to leave you alone.

• Fitting in is not important at all in life.

• Names can change, but people do not change.

As an adult, how does Kim feel about his actions in paragraph 14-15?

• proud

• honored

• regretful

• confused

"All of a sudden, being different was an asset, not a risk."

What is the best meaning of the word asset in that sentence?

• challenge

• benefit

• reward

• threat

What genre is this story?

• realistic fiction

• informational text

• fantasy fiction

• poetry