Names Nombres
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Would you say it is applicable to Julia’s experiences in the United States? Why?
Names aren’t important
Julia’s name remains the same throughout the story
Julia prefers to be called by different names at different times
No matter what she is called or how her name is pronounced. She remains who she is.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the story "Names/ Nombres," why does Julia Alvarez feel her name is important?
It represents her cultural identity.
It is easy to pronounce.
It is a common name in America.
It was given by her teacher.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What inference can be made about Julia Alvarez's feelings towards her name changes in "Names/ Nombres"?
She is indifferent to the changes.
She is proud of her name and its pronunciation.
She prefers the Americanized version of her name.
She is confused about her identity.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In "Names/ Nombres," what challenge does Julia Alvarez face with her name?
It is too long to remember.
It is often mispronounced by others.
It is not unique.
It is difficult to spell.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In 'Names/Nombres,' what does Julia Alvarez's experience with her name reveal about her cultural identity?
It shows her desire to assimilate into American culture.
It highlights her struggle to maintain her cultural identity.
It indicates her indifference to cultural differences.
It suggests her preference for American culture.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does Julia Alvarez's family react to the Americanization of their names in 'Names/Nombres'?
They embrace the changes wholeheartedly.
They are indifferent to the changes.
They find it amusing and adapt to it.
They resist and insist on their original names.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What literary device is primarily used in 'Names/Nombres' to convey the theme of identity?
Metaphor
Simile
Irony
Symbolism
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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