Names Nombres

“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’s name remains the same throughout the story

• Julia prefers to be called by different names at different times

• No matter what she is called or how her name is pronounced. She remains who she is.

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.

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.

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.

In 'Names/Nombres,' what does Julia Alvarez's experience with her name reveal about her cultural identity?

• It shows her desire to assimilate into American culture.

• It highlights her struggle to maintain her cultural identity.

• It indicates her indifference to cultural differences.

• It suggests her preference for American culture.

How does Julia Alvarez's family react to the Americanization of their names in 'Names/Nombres'?

• They embrace the changes wholeheartedly.

• They are indifferent to the changes.

• They find it amusing and adapt to it.

• They resist and insist on their original names.

What literary device is primarily used in 'Names/Nombres' to convey the theme of identity?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Irony

• Symbolism

In 'Names/Nombres,' how does Julia feel when her name is mispronounced?

• She feels proud.

• She feels embarrassed.

• She feels amused.

• She feels indifferent.

What is the main theme of 'Names/Nombres' by Julia Alvarez?

• The importance of family traditions

• The struggle for personal identity

• The challenges of learning a new language

• The joy of cultural diversity

Which sentence best describes the tone of 'Names/Nombres'?

• Humorous and light-hearted

• Serious and somber

• Reflective and insightful

• Angry and resentful