The American Dream
Authored by Cori Tucker
English
11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using what you read from Chapter 9 of The Great Gatsby and A way to Rainy Mountqin, what motivates a person to pursue the American Dream?
Love is the only reason to pursue the American Dream.
The only thing that motivates a person is money and fame.
There must be a goal or Dream in mind and a push inside of a person towards it.
There must be a prize to receive.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does this excerpt reflect Jim Cullen's purpose for writing The American Dream?
The author states The American Dream is a new concept.
The author provides an example of a group who fought to achieve their own American Dream.
The author reminds the reader that working hard is all you need to achieve the American Dream
The author disagrees with the term American Dream to describe the Pilgrims.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the Puritans' quest for the American Dream, what did they believe?
Developing a sense of community
Neither answer
A deep emotional bond that connects people
A and C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In The American Dream by Jim Cullen, how does his central
Idea of reform interact with the other central ideas?
The author begins with the idea that the Puritans came to America to flee oppression and make the world a better place.
The Puritans ended slavery which reformed our nation.
By partnering with MLK jr, the Puritans would help lead our nation to reform.
Reform is a principal set forth by Abraham Lincoln.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Two central ideas presented in Jim Cullen's book are: 1. The American Dream is Freedom and 2. The American Dream is making money. Which 2 statements below develop both?
The American Dream is defined differently for different people.
Andrew Carnegie is an example of someone with lots of money.
Puritans and African Americans had same restrictions to overcome.
There are basic classes of American Dreams, but the dreams themselves go beyond contexts.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
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CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
From pages 107 and 108 in Chapter 4 of The American Dream by Jim Cullen, which 2 central ideas does the author develop in this excerpt.
Darwin's "survival of the fittest"
No obvious barriers keeping anyone from pursuing their dreams.
Some people define freedom as making as much money as possible.
One of the most attractive things about the American Dream is everyone is eligible.
Equality is an important part of everyday life and achieving the American Dream.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
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CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Looking at Ch. 3 pgs 59-60 and Ch. 5 pgs 136-137, what central idea does the author develop over these chapters?
Living the "good life" doesn't mean attaining wealth.
Owning a home is the most popular version of the American Dream.
The American Dream for most is about making money and buying things.
Andrew Carnegie is talked about as a businessman who achieved the American Dream.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
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