A Quilt of a Country

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 raged world wide.

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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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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 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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In "A Quilt of a Country," what point is the author making when she discusses her father's old neighborhood in Philadelphia, "in which Jewish boys would walk several blocks out of their way to avoid the Irish divide of Chester Avenue"?

• Living in ethically divided neighborhoods is the cause of hatred and prejudice.

• Conflicts and divisions between immigrant groups have appeared throughout history.

• The people who live in ethnically divided neighborhoods work hard and value education for their children.

• Immigrants who live in ethnically divided neighborhoods undermine the unity of the people of the United States.

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