"The Namesake" Reading Comprehension

First Name

Last Name

Class Period

• 1st
• 3rd
• 4th
• 5th
• 6th

How is the passage structured?

• As a persuasive argument

• As a narrative

• As a list of facts

• As a comparison of ideas

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Understanding text structures

What aspect of Gogol's life does the passage emphasize?

• His parents' traditional Bengali upbringing

• His American school environment

• The cultural differences between his parents' upbringing and the American school environment

• His personal hobbies and interests

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Main ideas and supporting details

What is the main conflict explored in the passage?

• Gogol's desire to keep his informal name vs. his parents' insistence on a formal name

• Gogol's struggle with schoolwork

• Gogol's love for literature

• Gogol's relationship with his friends

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Main ideas and supporting details

What is the main idea that Gogol grapples with in the passage?

• Struggle of identity and belonging

• Pressure to conform to societal norms

• Exploration of cultural heritage

• Conflict with friends

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Main ideas and supporting details

What does the passage primarily focus on?

• Character development

• Plot twists

• Historical context

• Dialogue analysis

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Understanding text structures

How does Gogol exhibit self-determination?