Call Me American Quiz

What is the immigrant experience in America?

• Homogeneous and consistent

• Unchanging and uniform

• Diverse and varied

• Limited and restricted

What are some of the challenges faced by immigrants in America?

• Equal access to resources

• No language barriers

• Easy assimilation into the culture

• Discrimination, language barriers, legal issues, cultural adjustment, and access to resources.

How does the concept of identity and belonging play a role in the immigrant experience?

• It has no impact on the immigrant experience

• Immigrants easily assimilate into their new surroundings without considering identity and belonging

• Identity and belonging only matter for native-born individuals, not immigrants

• It influences how immigrants navigate their new surroundings and form connections with others.

What is the American dream and how does it relate to the immigrant experience?

• The American dream is the belief that anyone, regardless of where they were born or what class they were born into, can attain their own version of success in a society where upward mobility is possible for everyone. It relates to the immigrant experience as many immigrants come to America in pursuit of this dream, seeking better opportunities and a chance to improve their lives.

• The American dream is only achievable for those born in America

• The American dream is about material wealth and nothing else

• The American dream is a myth and does not exist

What are some common misconceptions about immigrants in America?

• Immigrants take away jobs from American citizens

• Immigrants are a burden on the economy

• Immigrants are more likely to commit crimes

• Immigrants do not contribute to the economy

How do immigrants contribute to the cultural diversity of America?

• Immigrants contribute by isolating themselves from the rest of society and not participating in American customs and traditions.

• Immigrants contribute by bringing their unique traditions, languages, and customs to America, enriching the cultural diversity.

• Immigrants contribute by refusing to learn English and insisting on speaking only their native language.

• Immigrants contribute by assimilating completely into American culture and abandoning their own traditions.

What are some examples of successful immigrants who have achieved the American dream?

• Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, and Jerry Yang

• Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, and Taylor Swift

• Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos

• Steve Jobs, Larry Page, and Warren Buffett

What are some of the systemic barriers that immigrants face in America?

• Easy access to resources

• Language barriers, discrimination, lack of access to resources, and legal obstacles

• No language barriers

• No discrimination

How can society support and empower immigrants to achieve their goals in America?

• By providing access to education, job opportunities, language assistance, and cultural integration programs.

• By refusing to provide language assistance and cultural integration programs

• By denying access to education and job opportunities

• By promoting discrimination and exclusion

What are some ways in which immigrants have positively impacted American society?

• Increased crime rates and violence

• Strain on social services and resources

• Cultural diversity, economic growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship

• Loss of jobs for native-born Americans