Names/Nombres

In the story "Names/ Nombres," why does Julia Alvarez feel her name is important?

• It represents her cultural identity.

• It is easy to pronounce.

• It is a common name in America.

• It was given by her teacher.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

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What inference can be made about Julia Alvarez's feelings towards her name changes in "Names/ Nombres"?

• She is indifferent to the changes.

• She is proud of her name and its pronunciation.

• She prefers the Americanized version of her name.

• She is confused about her identity.

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In "Names/ Nombres," what challenge does Julia Alvarez face with her name?

• It is too long to remember.

• It is often mispronounced by others.

• It is not unique.

• It is difficult to spell.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

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When Julia says, "When we arrived in New York City, our names changed almost immediately," she means that 

• their names were frequently mispronounced.
• they were addressed by only their last name.
• they began to call each other by different nicknames.
• the family changed its last name to one that sounded more American.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

When other students called Julia (Jules) or (Hey Jude), she took this as an indication of their

• ignorance.
• dislike of her.
• scorn for Hispanic names.
• friendly feelings toward her.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

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"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Would you say it is applicable to Julia's experiences in the United States? Why?

• Names aren't important.
• Julia prefers to be called by different names at different times.
• Julia's name remains the same throughout the story.
• No matter what she is called or how her name is pronounced, she remains who she is.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Names/Nombres is the

• main idea.

• title of the short story.

• protagonist.

• title of the novel.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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What is the theme of the story?

• Culturally significant names lead to confusion.

• No one cares about you.

• Names can change, but people's identities remain the same.

• Coming to America changes immigrants

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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Who is the protagonist?

• Mauricia

• Mom

• Ana

• Julia Altagracia María Teresa Álvarez Tavares Perello Espaillat Julia Pérez Rochet González

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

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What is the conflict in the story?

• Immigrants have to change their names when they enter the United States

• No one likes Julia.

• Julia's friends and family forgot her real name.

• Julia's name is mispronounced often in English.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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