Unit 1: American Vocies W-G

What main message is the writer trying to communicate in "A Quilt of a Country"?

• The United States is very different from other countries.

• People in the United States value the idea that all people are created equal.

• It is amazing that a country made up of such diverse people can be united as one nation.

• A nation in which people are so deeply divided by ethnicity, background, and customs makes no sense.

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Which of the following statements best expresses the central idea of "The Immigrant Contribution"?

• Immigration is a core part of American society and an expression of the nation's values.

• Immigrants have made key contributions to American history, culture, and politics.

• Immigrants have had difficulty assimilating into American society, but eventually they adapt.

• Immigration to America reflects the plentiful opportunities the nation offers to newcomers.

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According to "The Immigrant Contribution," what main hopes did nearly all immigrants to the United States share? Choose two options.

• the hope for security

• the hope for adventure

• the hope for personal freedom

• the hope for economic opportunities

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According to "The Immigrant Contribution," how is immigration a "gesture of faith in social mobility"?

• U.S. society is constantly changing, and immigrants are a central part of that social process.

• Immigrants have contributed to the United States' growth in industry, agriculture, and business.

• Immigrants believe that moving to the United States offers them a chance to improve their social and economic status.

• The pioneering spirit of the nation—the desire to conquer new frontiers and explore the unknown—is kept alive by immigrants.

Which of the following statements describes a main difference between John F. Kennedy's "Immigrant Contribution" and Anna Quindlen's "A Quilt of a Country"?

• Quindlen focuses more on immigrants' accomplishments than Kennedy does.

• Quindlen focuses on immigration in an earlier time period than Kennedy does.

• Quindlen gives fewer details from her own personal experience than Kennedy does.

• Quindlen gives more details about immigrant problems and tensions than Kennedy does.

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In "American History," why do the little house and its residents have such a fascination for Elena even before Eugene moves to the neighborhood?

• She believes that one day her family will move into a house just like it.

• She feels that she has become part of the life she witnesses unfolding in the house.

• She is a curious person who likes knowing about all the various people on her block.

• She worries about the elderly people who live there and wants to help them.

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In “American History,” Elena’s mother and Eugene’s mother have a similar concern about their children. From the details in the story, choose the statement that best describes the viewpoint they share.

• Both mothers worry about their children's continual failing grades in their classes.

• Both mothers wish their children to avoid mixing with members of another ethnic group.

• Both mothers want their children to study hard, graduate on time, and go to college.

• Both mothers are eager to protect their children from the influence of troublemakers.

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Which statement best describes the external conflict between Elena and her mother in “American History”?

• Elena wants to return to Puerto Rico; her mother wants the family to stay in New Jersey.

• Elena wants to play games and jump rope; her mother wants her to help with the housework.

• Elena wants to act according to her emotions; her mother wants her to be prudent and careful.

• Elena wants to study and become a teacher; her mother wants her to marry and raise a family.

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