Names/Nombres- Julia Alvarez

What is the main idea of Julia Alvarez's passage 'NAMES/NOMBRES'?

• The challenges of adapting to American culture and identity.

• The importance of preserving one's native language.

• The history of immigration in the United States.

• The author's experiences with food in America.

What name did Julia Alvarez's mother initially give to the group of new mothers at the hospital for her older sister?

• Maureen

• Maria

• Mauricia

• Marsha

Why did the author initially decide not to correct people who mispronounced her name?

• She was afraid it would prevent her from being let into the country.

• Her mother argued that it didn't matter.

• She thought it was a sign of respect to the new culture.

• She wanted to avoid drawing attention to herself.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The author's experience with name changes after moving to the United States.

• The author's struggle with learning English.

• The author's relationship with her family.

• The author's academic achievements in high school.

What name did the immigration officer mistakenly call Julia Alvarez's father?

• Mister Elbures

• Mister Alberase

• Mister Alburest

• Mister Alcatraz