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WorksheetsHello, My Name Is Story Test
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 8mins
How does being a new immigrant to America affect Kim? Pick ALL the correct answers.
He feels nervous about fitting in and looking cool.
He has to change his name to make it easier for everyone else to say.
He is excited about fitting in and being cool.
He doesn't change his name. He keeps his Korean name.
Why is it hard for Kim to fit in with the other kids?
Choose ALL the correct answers.
He does not understand their games.
The other kids ignore him and do not include him.
He understands everything people say during the games.
The other kids include him and do not ignore him.
What does the word genuine mean in this story?
true, real
false and make believe
a really smart person
the best out of everything
What two jobs did Jason Kim have in his real life?
screenwriter
playwright
actor
business person
How does living in America change the way Kim acts and views himself? Pick ALL of the answers.
He wants to be more similar to the other kids at school.
He spends time alone.
He doesn't like being Asian anymore.
He doesn't change when he moves to America.
How did life change for Kim when he moved to New York City? Pick ALL the correct answers.
He met people who were curious about his Korean identify.
He did not feel like he had to erase or hide his Korean identity.
He met people who didn't want to be his friend because of his Korean identity.
He felt like he had to hide his Korean identity from other people he met.
What message does Kim want to send by telling students, "Keep your name. You don't have to change a thing"?
You don't have to change your identity or who you are to fit in.
You don't need to change who you are for other people. Just tell them to leave you alone.
Fitting in is not important at all in life.
Names can change, but people do not change.
As an adult, how does Kim feel about his actions in paragraph 14-15?
proud
honored
regretful
confused
"All of a sudden, being different was an asset, not a risk."
What is the best meaning of the word asset in that sentence?
challenge
benefit
reward
threat
What genre is this story?
realistic fiction
informational text
fantasy fiction
poetry
What piece of evidence best reveals Kim's struggle to belong?
"But here, in this new country, in a brand-new classroom, I had to pick a new, easy to say, American name.
"In New York, I didn't have to be ashamed about being an Asian immigrant."
"I learned to hate every part of myself that felt foreign and strange.
At one point during my 20s, I took a long, dramatic look in the mirror and realized, You will be Korean for the rest of your life."
In paragraphs 17-18, what does the reaction to Kim's television appearance reveal or show?
It reveals how hard work and determination lead ot success.
It reveals people's desire to see themselves reflected in the world.
It reveals Jason's growth from ta shy kid tin the Midwest to a confident actor.
It reveals the positive effects that result when people embrace their differences.
Rate this story.
Best story so far
Worst story so far
In the middle...ok
I could have written a better story about my life.
