Understanding Names and Identity

Mira, excited for her first day of school, faces challenges when her classmates and teachers mispronounce her name. Feeling disheartened, she considers changing her name for easier acceptance. However, her mother encourages her to embrace her unique name, explaining its beautiful meaning. Empowered by her mother's words, Mira proudly asserts her identity, corrects her peers, and makes new friends, learning to appreciate the diversity of names around her.

What was Mira most excited about on her first day of school?

• Learning new subjects

• Playing sports

• Making friends

• Eating lunch

How did Mira feel when her name was mispronounced?

• Indifferent

• Amused

• Sad

• Angry

What did Hayden suggest Mira should be called?

• Mita

• Mina

• Maya

• Miriam

Why did Mira consider changing her name?

• To make it easier for others to pronounce

• To start a new identity

• To honor a family tradition

• To match her favorite celebrity

What does Mira's name mean in Arabic?

• Joy

• Happiness

• Peace

• Love

What did Mira's mother emphasize about her name?

• It is difficult to pronounce

• It is outdated

• It is common and popular

• It is unique and special

What did Mira's mother compare her name to?

• Historical events

• Fictional characters

• Common names

• Famous artists and composers

How did Mira feel after talking to her mother about her name?

• Indifferent

• Proud

• Confused

• Anxious

What did Mira do when she returned to school the next day?

• Stayed silent

• Changed her name

• Corrected the pronunciation of her name

• Ignored her classmates

What was Hayden's reaction after Mira corrected him?

• He laughed

• He apologized and promised to say it right

• He got angry

• He ignored her