Quilt of a Country Study Guide Part 1

According to “A Quilt of a Country,” how is the United States similar to a quilt?

• It is beautiful and practical

• It is patched together from dissimilar parts.

• It was created through hard work and determination.

• It is intended for all people, no matter their sex, ethnicity, or religion.

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According to “A Quilt of a Country,” what ideals are in “constant conflict” in the United States?

• tolerance and hatred

• patriotism and unity

• equality and independence

• community and individualism

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As explained in “A Quilt of a Country,” how did the two world wars and the Cold War unite the people of the United States?

• They provided a common enemy upon whom Americans could focus.

• They required Americans from different backgrounds to fight together.

• They forced Americans to work together to raise money for the war effort.

• They caused Americans to look beyond their own neighborhoods as the conflicts ranged worldwide.

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What does the author of “A Quilt of a Country” believe is the most likely reason that many Americans accept new immigrants to this country?

• Americans accept new immigrants because they bring needed skills to the American economy

• Americans accept new immigrants because they bring new customs and ways of life into American society.

• Americans accept new immigrants because their children tend to raise the educational standards in American schools.

• Americans accept new immigrants because they are a reminder of how Americans’ immigrant ancestors adapted to American life.

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Which of the following is the author’s main purpose in “A Quilt of a Country”?

• to persuade Americans to be more tolerant of their differences

• to reflect on how America is united despite its many ethnic groups

• to explain the reasons behind the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001

• to entertain readers with a description of the many cultures that make up America

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In “A Quilt of a Country,” what is the most likely purpose for Quindlen’s offering the analogy of a quilt when America was suffering from the attacks on September 11?

• She celebrates the diversity of a quilt as a way of warning people not to reject the unknown just because they had been hurt.

• She celebrates the unity of a quilt as a way of persuading people to welcome immigrants more warmly to the country.

• She celebrates the age of a quilt as a way of encouraging people to return to basic American values and traditions.

• She celebrates the diversity of a quilt as a way of lifting people above sorrow by reinforcing their pride in their country.

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An antonym is a word that means nearly the opposite of another word. Which word is an antonym for discordant?

• conflicting

• harmonious

• disconnected

• incompatible

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Which sentence gives the most accurate description of a pluralistic society?

• A pluralistic society contains a mix of religions, cultures, and traditions.

• In a pluralistic society, each member has more than one way of doing things

• In a pluralistic society, people share their culture and traditions with others.

• A pluralistic society is a group of people who work together to get to know each other

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Which is the best example of diversity in a town?

• The town is run by a mayor and a city council.

• The town has gas stations, markets, and office buildings.

• The town has residents from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

• The town has elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.

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How does the Latin prefix dis- affect the meaning of the word to which it is added?

• It changes the word to mean its opposite.

• It changes the word’s part of speech.

• It indicates a state of being unusual.

• It indicates a state of being new.

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