Is the American Dream Still Possible?

The author most strongly implies which of the following about the American Dream in paragraph 2?

• The American Dream is a mythological story.

• The American Dream is being threatened by economic factors.

• Only rich people can achieve the American Dream

• Hardworking citizens should not bother working for an impossible dream.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

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Which of the following best summarizes the author's claim?

• The American Dream is dead.

• The American Dream is not worth the effort.

• The American Dream is mainly about retiring.

• The American Dream is possible when we vote for the average person's needs.

What can be inferred about the author's opinions on Richard Oden, the Comers, and Randy Omark?

• The author thinks they are disadvantaged and should be pitied.

• The author believes they demonstrate important qualities of a hard-working American.

• The author feels strongly that they are thieves trying to steal welfare money from the government.

• The author suggests that these Americans only have themselves to blame for their difficulties.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

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CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which of the following pieces of evidence best supports your answer to the previous question?

• "Self-reliance and sacrifice. Most of those interviewed displayed qualities common to American success stories: determination, flexiblity, pragmatism, willingness to work hard, and especially self-reliance."

• "Michelle earned six small scholarships, two of which are renewable for next year, and took out a loan."

• "Oden has since started his own business."

• "The traditional American Dream is based on the belief that hardworking citizens can better their lives."

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the closest meaning to the word "pragmatism" as it is used in paragraph 11?

• Magnetism

• Progeny

• Practicality

• Destiny

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CCSS.RI.8.4

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The function of the last two paragraph is to:

• Create a reason to believe in the American Dream.

• Persuade the audience of the author's real purpose and reason for writing.

• Debate the zealots about their daily-life issues.

• Leave decision-making priorities to the zealots.

The author's discussion of the survey results in paragraph 15 for which purpose?

• To describe the responsibility of the government to provide welfare to Americans.

• To provide the middle class perspective on the business' responsibility for solving economic problems.

• To create anger in the reader against the capitalist economic system.

• To demonstrate that American businesses don't care about their employees and should be bought out by the government.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6