"A Quilt of a Country" & Sadlier's Level D Unit 1

"A Quilt of a Country" is an example of what genre of writing?

• short story

• novel

• essay

This essay was written just after which event?

• the Olympics

• the Revolutionary War

• attack on the World Trade Center

In this essay, the country of the United States of America is compared to:

• a patchwork quilt

• a national park

• a library

What do we mean when we use the word "diversity?"

• a large crowd of spectators

• people from different backgrounds

• young people who join a club

Which word is the best synonym for "interwoven?"

• intermingled

• interesting

• separated

Why does the author compare the United States to a patchwork quilt?

• She thinks quilts are beautiful and has a quilt that her grandmother made.

• America is made up of many types of people from many backgrounds.

• The author does not compare the United States to a patchwork quilt.

True or false: Ethnic differences have always existed in America.

• True
• False
• Only recently
• Only when our country was founded

 What does a pluralistic nation have?

• large number of people
• more men than women
• many cultural groups
• two political parties

The author uses the metaphor of a quilt to...

• illustrate how we are all very alike and can make patterns
• illustrate how our differences. when combined, created a uniquely beautiful pattern or whole
• show how quilt-making should be done
• show how we should all learn to be more alike so we can create a pattern

To caution or advise against something; to scold mildly

• Admonish

• Insult

• Brigand