Where I'm From

Where does the story begin?

• In a high school in Chicago

• At a Starbucks in Osaka, Japan

• At Duke University during freshman year

• On a trip to Japan for a summer camp

What causes Eriko to feel conflicted about her identity?

• Her dislike for traditional Japanese clothing

• Her preference for American food over Japanese food

• The question 'Where are you really from?'

• Her inability to speak Japanese fluently

How does Eriko's mother want her to respond to the question 'Where are you really from?'

• By explaining her bicultural identity

• By stating she is from Japan

• By ignoring the question

• By saying 'Minneapolis'

What is Eriko's reaction to being asked if she can use chopsticks?

• She is confused

• She is indifferent

• She is proud

• She is offended

Why does Eriko feel guilty about her behavior towards Miho?

• Because she didn't teach her English

• Because she made fun of her name

• Because she didn't defend her from bullies

• Because she didn't befriend her due to fear of being judged

What does Eriko's father question about her use of 'we'?

• When she refers to her friends

• When she talks about her family

• When talking about Japanese traditions

• When discussing American history

What traditional Japanese event does Eriko participate in during her visit to Japan?

• A tea ceremony

• The Obon festival

• A kimono fitting

• A sushi making class

How does Eriko describe her identity at the end of the story?

• Solely Japanese

• Bicultural, embracing both her American and Japanese heritage

• Solely American

• Neither American nor Japanese

What is Eriko's response to being told she has a hint of a Japanese accent?

• She laughs it off

• She denies it, claiming a Minnesotan accent

• She is surprised

• She agrees

What does Eriko's experience at the Starbucks in Osaka highlight?

• Her fluency in Japanese

• The ease of ordering in English

• Cultural differences in menu items

• Her preference for American coffee