Quilt of a Country Quiz

What is the central idea of "A Quilt of a Country" by Anna Quindlen?

• The United States is a nation of immigrants who have always lived in harmony.

• The United States is a diverse nation that has faced challenges but remains united.

• The United States is a country that has always been divided by its differences.

• The United States is a nation that has never truly accepted immigrants.

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Which of the following quotes from "A Quilt of a Country" best supports the idea that America is a diverse nation?

• "America is an improbable idea."

• "The United States is a unique country."

• "America is made up of all races and religions."

• "The United States is a melting pot."

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How does Anna Quindlen use the metaphor of a quilt in her essay?

• To illustrate the idea of America as a patchwork of different cultures.

• To show that America is fragile and easily torn apart.

• To suggest that America is warm and comforting.

• To argue that America is old-fashioned and outdated.

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What is the author's purpose in writing "A Quilt of a Country"?

• To criticize the United States for its lack of unity.

• To celebrate the diversity and resilience of the United States.

• To argue that the United States should be more like other countries.

• To suggest that the United States is a failed experiment.

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Which of the following statements from "A Quilt of a Country" contains a figurative meaning?

• "America is an improbable idea."

• "The United States is a unique country."

• "America is made up of all races and religions."

• "The United States is a melting pot."

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What evidence does Anna Quindlen provide to support her claim that America is a diverse nation?

• She lists the different races and religions that make up the country.

• She describes the history of immigration in the United States.

• She discusses the challenges faced by immigrants.

• All of the above.

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How does the author develop the central idea over the course of the text?

• By providing historical examples of unity and division.

• By discussing the economic impact of immigration.

• By comparing the United States to other countries.

• By focusing on the political system of the United States.

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What is the tone of "A Quilt of a Country"?

• Pessimistic

• Optimistic

• Neutral

• Sarcastic

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Which of the following best describes the author's point of view in "A Quilt of a Country"?

• Critical of America's diversity.

• Supportive of America's diversity.

• Indifferent to America's diversity.

• Opposed to America's diversity.

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What argument does Anna Quindlen make about the American identity?

• It is defined by a single culture.

• It is shaped by a mix of different cultures.

• It is constantly changing and unstable.

• It is rooted in the past and unchanging.

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