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"Two Names, Two Worlds" Poem Reading Questions

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  • What does the author say there "never is quite enough" of?
    Room
  • Where was the author born?
    Washington Heights of New York City
  • What is the title of the poem?
    "Two Names, Two Worlds"
  • TRUE OR FALSE: The author says he hates sports.
    False. He says he is an athlete.
  • FILL IN THE BLANK: "Is this _____ taken?"
    seat
  • Who is it hard to talk to for the author?
    The ladies
  • What is the author's name?
    Jonathan Rodriguez
  • Where does the author say he gets "lost"?
    In the stories and the art
  • Where was the author raised?
    Connecticut
  • VOCAB: What does "introvert" mean?
    Someone who may be quiet and like spending time in small groups.
  • Where does the author say his nose is?
    In a comic book
  • FILL IN THE BLANK: The author says he is from "the struggle of ______ dreams."
    broken
  • HARD QUESTION: Do you think the author finds it easy to belong? Why or why not?
    Answers may vary.
  • FILL IN THE BLANK: "Nor am I a _______ Latin cat."
    smooth
  • How does the author describe his Spanish heritage?
    Beautiful
  • VOCAB: What does "suburbia" mean?
    A neighborhood(s) away from city center where there are mostly houses.
  • TRUE OR FALSE: The author is from China.
    False. He is from the Dominican Republic.
  • What kind of trees does the author mention?
    Mango trees
  • Where does the author say his head is?
    In the clouds
  • TRUE OR FALSE: The author says he is awkward.
    True.
  • FILL IN THE BLANK: "I am beginning to see that this world is also a beautiful mix of ______, ______, and ______"
    People, ideas, and stories
  • VOCAB: What does the word "awkward" mean?
    Something is not easy or graceful for someone.
  • What is the first question the author asks?
    "But where do I fit?"
  • HARD QUESTION: Why is it important that we write our own stories?
    To share our experiences; to connect with others, etc.
  • HARD QUESTION: Why is it interesting that the author says he is a "nerd" AND an "athlete"?
    Answers may vary.
  • 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."
  • FILL IN THE BLANK: "I'm not the ______ kid from suburbia."
    typical
  • How many worlds does the author feel like he comes from?
    Two worlds
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