"Where I'm From" Test

What is the main theme of "Where I'm From"?

• Revenge

• Identity and belonging

• Wealth and status

• Friendship and loyalty

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What problem does Eriko mainly struggle with?

• Peer pressure

• Family conflict

• Cultural identity

• Academic pressure

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The title "Where I am from" suggests the narrator's reflection on what?

• Geographical origin

• His educational background

• Cultural and personal identity

• Family wealth

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

What does Eriko's relationship with her parents reveal?

• A desire for more independence

• Cultural disconnection and different values

• A tense financial situation

• A deep understanding between them

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Eriko feel about her cultural background at the beginning of the story?

• Proud and confident

• Embarrassed and conflicted

• Indifferent

• Strongly connected

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What event or experience makes Eriko reconsider her cultural identity?

• A class project on family heritage

• A trip to Japan

• A conversation with a close friend

• A conflict with her teacher

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What aspect of her life do Eriko's parents encourage her to embrace?

• Her Japanese heritage

• American culture

• Independence and freedom

• Professional success

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following options best describes the tone of the story?

• Funny and humorous

• Reflective and introspective (tends to think a lot about one's own thoughts and feelings)

• Suspenseful and mysterious

• Dramatic and tense

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What lesson does Eriko learn at the end of the story?

• She must reject her cultural background to fit in.

• Her identity is shaped by both her heritage and her experiences.

• Assimilation into American culture is the only way to succeed.

• Family traditions are outdated and irrelevant.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What literary device does the author use to emphasize Eriko's internal conflict?

• Flashback

• Irony

• Imagery

• Foreshadowing

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5