Reading of the Week Quiz

Who is the main character in the story, “NAMES/NOMBRES” By Julia Alvarez.

• Juliet
• Judy
• Mauricia
• Julia

How does the first-person narrative voice affect your understanding of the main character and her experiences with her name?

Do you think the main character's interactions with her classmates and teachers influence her understanding of her own identity?

• Yes

• No

How do outside people look at Julia's name compared to Ana's name?

• Ana's name is considered beautiful by others
• People can say Ana's name correctly
• People can say Julia's name correctly
• Julia was given affectionate nicknames from her boyfriends

Draw something to represent Julia’s family heritage based on details from the text.

Be prepared to share & explain your drawing to the class.

Identify a key conflict Julia faces regarding her name.

Part A: What pivotal moment in the story leads Julia to embrace her name and heritage?

Part B: How does this moment impact her character growth?

(Answer Part A in the space below)

Part A: What pivotal moment in the story leads Julia to embrace her name and heritage?

Part B: How does this moment impact her character growth?

(Answer Part B in the space below)

In what ways does Julia's perception of her name change from childhood to adulthood? pt.1

What events contribute to this change? pt.2