AM 1.12 "Growing Up Asian in America" by Kesaya Noda

What is the main theme explored in Kesaya E. Noda's essay?

• The history of Japanese immigration to America

• The challenges of growing up in New Hampshire

• The struggle with dual cultural identity

• The impact of World War II on Japanese-Americans

How does Noda describe her experience with stereotypes?

• She embraced them as part of her identity

• She actively fought against them

• She found them confusing and distorting

• She ignored them completely

What does Noda mean by seeing her identity 'from the inside out'?

• Focusing on her physical appearance

• Defining herself based on her own experiences and culture

• Viewing herself through the eyes of others

• Rejecting her Japanese heritage

Which historical event significantly impacted Japanese-Americans, as mentioned in the essay?

• The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882

• The internment camps during World War II

• The California Gold Rush

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

How does Noda describe the Japanese immigrants' initial reception in the United States?

• They were immediately rejected

• They were welcomed as skilled professionals

• They were initially welcomed as laborers

• They were treated equally to European immigrants

What legal status were Japanese immigrants given in California, according to the essay?

• Full citizenship

• Temporary residency

• 'Aliens, ineligible for citizenship'

• Political asylum seekers

How does Noda connect to her Japanese heritage in the essay?

• Through learning the Japanese language

• By visiting a shrine in Japan

• Through traditional Japanese cuisine

• By studying Japanese history books

What criticism does Noda express about her parents' generation?

• Their lack of ambition

• Their perceived passivity during internment

• Their rejection of American culture

• Their inability to speak English fluently

How does Noda's perspective on her identity change throughout the essay?

• She becomes more critical of her Japanese heritage

• She fully embraces American culture and rejects her Japanese roots

• She develops a deeper understanding and appreciation of her dual identity

• She decides to identify solely as Japanese

What does Noda learn about her family's history in California?

• They were wealthy landowners

• They faced significant hardships as early settlers

• They quickly assimilated into American culture

• They maintained isolation from other communities