"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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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."

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