Two ways to Belong in America

Which of the following does Mukherjee use in the essay?

I. analogy

II. Personal experience

III. Factual data

• a. I (1) only

• b. II (2) only

• c. I (1) and II (2) only

• d. II (2) and III (3) only

• e. I (1), II (2) and III (3)

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Mukherjee draws each of the following comparisons between her sister and herself EXCEPT

• a. Their attitudes toward citizenship

• b. The men they marry

• c. The professions they´ve chosen

• d. Their political preferences

• e. Where they have lived

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In paragraphs 2-6, Mukherjee uses which of the following organizational patterns?

I. Chronology

II. Cause and effect

III. Definition

• a. I (1) only

• b. III (3) only

• c. I (1) and II (2) only\

• d. II (2) and III (3) only

• e. I (1), II (2) and III (3)

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When Mukherjee says that she celebrates ¨mongrelization" (par. 5), she suggests that she

• a. is tolerant of different races

• b. Believes that strength comes from difference

• c. Hopes her sister will change her perspective

• d. does not believe in assimilation

• e. values the community over individuals

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Paragraph 7 includes examples of each of the following EXCEPT

• a. Simile

• b. Parallel structure

• c. Contrast

• d. Paradox

• e. Periodic sentence

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Mukherjee´s attitude toward her sister in this essay is best described as

• a. Disapproving but affectionate

• b. Objective and understanding

• c. Condescending but loving

• d. Angry and sarcastic

• e. Ambivalent but respectful

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Mukherjee´s tone at the conclusion of the essay is

• a. Nostalgic

• b. Angry

• c.Reflective

• d. Assertive

• e. Ironic

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