What is the central idea of the text? (RI.7.2) A. Asian Americans should be encouraged to embrace and celebrate their identities in America. B. Asian American actors are increasing their presence in the entertainment and media industries. C. Asian Americans should expect to experience difficulties during childhood with accepting their identities. D. Asian American actors continue to be denied opportunities in the media because of their Asian Identities. 6. How do paragraphs 22-23 develop the central idea? (RI.7.3)A. by showing how embracing identity is not that important later in lifeB. by detailing Jason Kim’s shift in perspective about his identity C. by revealing that difficulties are experienced throughout Jason Kim’s lifeD. by contributing to the idea that Asian-Americans are not represented

7. Short Write a one sentence summary for paragraph 16. (RI.7.2)

Answer8. PART A. What impact does Kim’s Midwest upbringing have on his perception of himself? (RI.7.3) A. It created insecurity in him. B. It instilled confidence. C. It resulted in him embracing his culture. D. It made him homesick.

PART B. Which quotation best supports the answer in PART A? (RI.7.1)A.“I still vividly remember my first time at recess”B.“At dinner parties, people would fawn over the Korean food”C.“Why didn’t anyone look, sound, or act like me?”D.“Maybe that’s the Asian way.”

Which of the following quotes best conveys the author’s tone in paragraph15? (RI.7.4)A.“that made me uncomfortable”B.“she made me a cheeseburger”C.“I stopped speaking Korean”D.“This is disgusting.