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Reading comprehension questions about the poem "Two Names, Two Worlds"

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TRUE OR FALSE: The author is from China.

False. He is from the Dominican Republic.

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How many worlds does the author feel like he comes from?

Two worlds

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TRUE OR FALSE: The author says he is awkward.

True.

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VOCAB: What does the word "awkward" mean?

Something is not easy or graceful for someone.

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FILL IN THE BLANK: "I am beginning to see that this world is also a beautiful mix of ______, ______, and ______"

People, ideas, and stories

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FILL IN THE BLANK: "Is this _____ taken?"

seat

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What does the author say there "never is quite enough" of?

Room

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HARD QUESTION: Why is it interesting that the author says he is a "nerd" AND an "athlete"?

Answers may vary.

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HARD QUESTION: Do you think the author finds it easy to belong? Why or why not?

Answers may vary.

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What does the author ask people to do at the end of the poem?

"Join me and take a seat, here we'll write our own stories."

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HARD QUESTION: Why is it important that we write our own stories?

To share our experiences; to connect with others, etc.

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Who is it hard to talk to for the author?

The ladies

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