
Understanding 'By Any Other Name'

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English
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10th Grade
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Ashley Bolling
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main setting of "By Any Other Name" by Santha Rama Rau?
A school in England
A school in India
A school in the United States
A school in South Africa
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the primary theme explored in "By Any Other Name."
The importance of education
The impact of colonialism on identity
The power of friendship
The struggle for independence
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain how the author uses the characters' names to convey a deeper message about identity.
The names are used to show cultural diversity.
The names highlight the loss of cultural identity under colonial rule.
The names are irrelevant to the story's theme.
The names are used to show the characters' social status.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the title "By Any Other Name" in the context of the story?
It refers to the beauty of different cultures.
It suggests that names do not affect one's identity.
It implies that identity is not defined by names alone.
It indicates the importance of names in defining identity.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who are the main characters in the story "By Any Other Name"?
Santha and Premila
Santha and Mary
Premila and Mary
Santha and Rama
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe how the school environment in the story reflects the colonial attitudes of the time.
The school promotes cultural integration.
The school enforces strict adherence to British customs.
The school encourages students to maintain their cultural identities.
The school is indifferent to cultural differences.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What event leads Premila to leave the school in "By Any Other Name"?
A disagreement with a teacher
An unfair examination practice
A fight with another student
A family emergency
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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