"Hello, My Name is ___" Quick Check

Why was it hard for Kim to interact with the other kids in when he moved to the US? (AKS 1)

• He did not feel comfortable joining them

• He did not like the games they were playing

• He liked sitting alone.

• He did not like them because they teased him for being different

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How did life change for Kim when he moved to New York?

• He found other Korean immigrants to be his friends

• He pretended to not be from South Korea since he only spoke English

• He realized he did not have to be ashamed of being a Korean immigrant

• He learned that people liked the new American version of himself he created

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According to Kim, Asian Americans in the media are…

• Much more present in front of the camera than behind the scenes

• More successful in Hollywood today than they have been in the past

• Uncommon because not many Asian Americans pursue jobs in television or movies

• Rare because they are often passed over for both acting roles and behind the scenes work

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In the future, Kim wants America…

• To ignore differences between actors

• To be more inclusive and embrace diversity

• To prioritize hiring Asian Americans in media

• To teach students more about Asian cultures

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Which statement BEST represents the theme for “Hello, My Name is__”?

• Expect to be denied opportunities because you’re different.

• Expect to experience difficulties when you’re different.

• One should embrace and celebrate his or her identity.

• One should do whatever it takes to be accepted.

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How does the inclusion of Kim’s experiences as a child contribute to the development of the theme?

• It encourages readers to celebrate the diversity of their peers.

• It emphasizes how Kim felt ashamed of his Asian identity and rejected it.

• It shows how difficult it can be to adjust to a new school and make friends.

• It depicts the strained relationship that Kim had with his family while growing up.

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Which detail from the text best develops the idea that Kim rejected his Korean identity?

• when he requested Pizza Hut

• when he decided to change his name

• when he rejected a cheeseburger from McDonalds.

• when he got rid of his K-pop CD's and children's books

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Which statement best describes the relationship between Kim’s experience on Girls and his view of Asian identities in the American media?

• Kim realized that he never expected the opportunity to appear on a show like Girls because of his Asian American identity.

• The positive feedback that Kim received for his presence on Girls made him more aware of the shocking lack of Asian American representation in media.

• Kim was shocked by the attention that he received as an Asian American actor because there are so many Asian American performers in the media.

• The attention that Kim received for his presence on Girls caused other Asian American actors to begin speaking out about unfair treatment they have faced in the media.

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Which detail from the text best supports Jason's idea that there needs to be more cultural representation in the media?

• "My dream...is for our country to become a place where a cameo like mine would go completely unnoticed."

• "I took a long, dramatic look in the mirror and realized, You will be Korean for the rest of your life."

• "Lena and Jenni cast me as an Asian American graduate student on the fourth season of Girls."

• "I...moved to New York City for college, where my primary goal was to blend in."

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What is the author's purpose in writing about his experience?

• To persuade readers to vote for more Asian actors

• To entertain readers with his funny childhood experiences

• To inform readers about the history of Asians in the movie industry

• To express his thoughts about how he learned to embrace his identity

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