A Quilt of A Country

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What is the main idea of 'A Quilt of A Country'?

Back

The American ideal is like a patchwork quilt that unifies ideas, but our society has often failed to find unity.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What does the first line of 'A Quilt of A Country' suggest about America?

Back

America is an improbable idea.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What do the people who died at the World Trade Center (2001) represent?

Back

America's varied population.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Front

What are America's two defining ideals that are often in conflict?

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Community and individualism.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What concern is raised about ethnic identity in 'A Quilt of A Country'?

Back

Ethnic identity would become more important than national identity.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

How is the American ideal compared to a quilt?

Back

It is compared to a patchwork quilt that unifies diverse ideas.

Front

What does the term 'improbable nation' imply about America's identity?

Back

It suggests that America's identity is complex and multifaceted.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What role does diversity play in American society according to 'A Quilt of A Country'?

Back

Diversity is a fundamental aspect that contributes to the American identity.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

How does 'A Quilt of A Country' address the concept of unity?

Back

It discusses the challenges of achieving unity in a diverse society.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the significance of the hyphen in the context of American identity?

Back

The hyphen represents the blending of ethnic identities with national identity.