Why did the narrator's parents change their names?
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
Arnold Changamire
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To help their child blend in at school
To pay tribute to their heritage
To make it easier to get jobs and assimilate
To avoid paying taxes
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the narrator realize about her parents' decision to change their names?
They wanted her to blend in more than they did
They changed their names so she wouldn’t have to
They regretted changing their names
They wanted her to move to another country
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the text, what did the parents give up as part of their immigrant experience?
Their community, careers, language, and names
Their money and property
Their hobbies and interests
Their education and health
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the narrator say about changing your name and hiding your accent?
It is always seen as a brave gesture
It can be seen as passive or fearful
It is required by law
It is never necessary
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the narrator admire most about her parents?
Their ability to make friends quickly
Their bravery and pride in surviving in a new country
Their cooking skills
Their sense of humor
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the narrator hope for her son, Shaan, when watching Bollywood movies?
That he will become an actor
That he will learn some of the language
That he will visit India
That he will meet famous people
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the parents initially Americanize their names?
To make it easier for their résumés
To forget their past
To please their children
To avoid speaking their native language
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