The Texas Mystique in the Twenty-First Century

What is the "Texas mystique"?

• a mythical belief about Texas

• Texas' exceptional climate and geography

• Texas' commitment to individualism

• Texas' large size and economic opportunity

What factors may influence the Texas mystique in the future?

• urbanization, immigration, and economic diversity

• Texas' exceptional history and status

• Texas' love for its roots and identity

• Texas' large size and climate

What does the future hold for Texas?

• its past, image, and opportunities will continue to excite the imagination of millions

• people from around the world will decide to make a home in Texas

• the 21st century will see its own version of "Gone to Texas"

• all of the above

According to the passage, what makes Texas unique?

• its large size and economic opportunity

• its commitment to individualism

• Texans' agreement to believe in its uniqueness

• its love for Texas roots and identity

How is the Texas mystique sustained?

• through urbanization and immigration

• through the belief and love of Texans

• through Texas' exceptional hsitory

• through economic diversity and opportunity

Who might be drawn to make a home in Texas?

• people throughout the United States

• people in Latin America

• people from around the world

• all of the above

Will the Texas mystique continue in the future?

• yes, because of Texas' large size and climate

• no, because of urbanization and immigration

• yes, if enough Texans continue to believe and love Texas

• no, because of economic diversity and opportunity

Which of the following best describes the unique past of Texas?

• filled with excitement and larger than life characters

• exaggerated ideals and emotions common to all Americans

• everything is bigger in Texas

• all of the above

What is the significance of the phrase "Gone to Texas"?

• it refers to people moving to Texas in the 21st century

• it represents Texas pride and its larger than life image

• it symbolizes the excitement and opportunities of Texas's past

• none of the above

What makes Texas exceptional?

• its unique past filled with excitement and larger than life characters

• its exaggerated ideals and emotions common to all Americans

• its larger than life image and pride

• all of the above