Jason Kim's Identity and Representation

What was Jason Kim's original Korean name before he changed it?

• Jun Hyuk

• Jason

• Aladdin

• Garrett Kennedy

Why did Jason Kim choose the name 'Jason' when he moved to America?

• It was easy to pronounce and he liked the Power Rangers character.

• His teacher suggested it to him.

• It was his father's name.

• He wanted to honor a family member.

What did Jason Kim do to try to fit in with his American classmates?

• He stopped speaking Korean and eating Korean food.

• He joined the school's basketball team.

• He started learning Spanish.

• He became the class president.

How did Jason Kim's perception of his Asian identity change when he moved to New York City?

• He began to see it as an asset rather than a risk.

• He continued to hide his identity.

• He felt more isolated than before.

• He decided to change his name again.

What is one of the main issues Jason Kim highlights about Asian representation in Hollywood?

• There are very few roles written for Asian actors.

• Asian actors are often typecast in martial arts roles.

• Asian actors are paid less than their counterparts.

• Asian actors are not interested in Hollywood roles.

How does Jason’s behavior during his first day at school influence the development of the plot?

• It sets the foundation for his struggle with identity and assimilation.

• It shows his confidence in adapting to a new environment.

• It introduces him as an outgoing and talkative student.

• It highlights his resistance to learning English.

Jason’s willingness to change his name affects the falling action because –

• It prevents him from facing any identity struggles.

• It makes him more accepted by his classmates.

• It prevents him from facing any identity struggles.

• It symbolizes his initial attempt to erase his Korean identity.

The dialogue between Jason and his mother indicates that –

• She is indifferent to his desire to assimilate.

• She encourages him to abandon Korean traditions completely.

• She understands his struggle but wishes he would embrace his culture.

• She pressures him to fit in with his new classmates.

How does Jason’s behavior at recess influence the development of the plot?

• It reinforces his feelings of isolation and his desire to assimilate.

• It allows him to form new friendships with his classmates.

• It shows his confidence in navigating cultural differences.

• It demonstrates his resistance to American customs

Jason’s willingness to reject his Korean culture affects the falling action because –

• It helps him immediately gain acceptance among his peers.

• It leads him to later regret the loss of his heritage.

• It prevents him from reconnecting with his roots later in life.

• It allows him to blend in without any internal conflict.