When My Name Was Keoko Vocabulary Mini Quiz

What does the word "patriotism" mean as used in the book?

• Disrespect for one's country

• Love for and devotion to one's country

• Fear of governmental authority

• Indifference to national events

In the context of the book, what does "assimilation" refer to?

• The process of understanding complex ideas

• The act of standing out in a crowd

• The process of becoming similar to something

• The act of resisting cultural integration

What is the meaning of "oppression" as depicted in the story?

• The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner

• The act of supporting someone in need

• A feeling of deep admiration for someone

• The state of being in high spirits

What does "imperialism" mean in the context of the book?

• The policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy

• The policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means

• A government policy focused on domestic affairs

• The act of reducing a country's power and influence

How is the term "resistance" used in the narrative?

• The refusal to accept or comply with something

• The ability to move quickly and easily

• The act of surrendering to an enemy or opponent

• The process of making an item or structure

What does "propaganda" mean as it is used in the book?

• Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view

• The unbiased reporting of facts

• A form of entertainment

• Scientific research and data

In the book, what does the word "subversive" mean?

• Seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution

• Supporting the authority

• Open and observable; not hidden

• Easily convinced or swayed

What is the meaning of "censorship" as used in the story?

• The promotion of free speech

• The public support for an artist's work

• The suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security

• The act of publishing confidential information

How does the term "liberation" apply to the events in the book?

• The act of confining or imprisoning someone

• The act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression

• The process of tightening control over a population

• The act of joining a military force

What does "coercion" mean in the context of the book?

• The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats

• The act of asking politely for something

• The process of learning and understanding something

• The act of volunteering for a task