Understanding Names and Cultures

What is the main theme of the story?

• The excitement of a new project

• The challenges of moving to a new school

• The significance of names and cultural identity

• The importance of friendship

Why did Tyshaun cringe when he heard his classmates pronouncing Olu's name?

• He was embarrassed for his classmates

• He didn't like Olu

• He remembered his own experience with name mispronunciation

• He thought Olu's name was funny

What project did Mr. Jacobs assign to the class?

• A math project

• A science experiment

• A social-studies project about family and culture

• A history report

How did Tyshaun feel about being paired with Olu for the project?

• He initially suppressed an urge to roll his eyes

• He was indifferent

• He was excited

• He was upset

What did Tyshaun and Olu decide to focus their project on?

• Their favorite hobbies

• Their favorite foods

• Their names and what they mean

• Their favorite sports

What does Olu's full name, Oludemilade, mean?

• Bright star

• God has crowned me

• Brave warrior

• Gift from the sea

How did Tyshaun's parents come up with his name?

• They combined their own names

• It was a family tradition

• It was the name of a famous person

• They chose it randomly

How did Tyshaun feel during the presentation?

• Nervous but supported by Olu's confidence

• Completely at ease

• Bored and uninterested

• Overwhelmed and anxious

What was the reaction of Jenna and Marisa after the presentation?

• They ignored Tyshaun and Olu

• They apologized and complimented the presentation

• They laughed at Tyshaun and Olu

• They asked to join their group

What gesture did Olu and Tyshaun share at the end of the story?

• A hug

• A handshake

• A high five

• A wave