Unhei's Journey of Identity

Unhei, a young Korean girl, starts her first day at a new American school. Nervous about her name being difficult to pronounce, she considers adopting an American name. Her classmates create a name jar with suggestions, but Unhei ultimately decides to keep her Korean name, embracing her cultural identity. Through interactions with her community and a new friend, Joey, Unhei learns the importance of staying true to herself.

What did Unhei's grandmother give her before she left Korea?

• A book

• A wooden block with her name

• A photograph

• A letter

Why does Unhei consider changing her name?

• She wants to fit in with American kids

• Her mother suggested it

• Her teacher recommended it

• She dislikes her name

What does Unhei find on her desk at school?

• A glass jar with names

• A gift

• A letter

• A book

What does Unhei use her name stamp for?

• To decorate her room

• To sign letters and remember her grandmother

• To play with friends

• To mark her books

What does Unhei's grandmother's letter remind her of?

• To study hard

• To remember her roots

• To make new friends

• To help her mother and brother

Why did Joey take the name jar?

• To give it to the teacher

• To help Unhei keep her own name

• To hide it from the class

• To keep it as a souvenir

What does Unhei decide about her name?

• She lets her classmates decide

• She asks her mother to choose

• She decides to keep her Korean name

• She chooses a new American name

What does Joey's new Korean nickname mean?

• Wisdom

• Joy

• Friend

• Courage

What does Unhei's name mean in Korean?

• Grace

• Love

• Hope

• Joy

What does Unhei plan to do with the name jar after Joey returns it?

• Throw it away

• Fill it with Korean nicknames

• Give it to the teacher

• Keep it empty