Understanding "The Book of Unknown Americans" Quiz

What is a major theme of "The Book of Unknown Americans"?

• The simplicity of the American Dream

• The challenges of immigrant life in America

• The importance of technological advancements

• The role of education in ancient societies

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How do the characters in the book primarily deal with cultural assimilation challenges?

• By isolating themselves from their new community

• By trying to adopt new customs and language

• By returning to their home country

• By ignoring the differences and living as they did before

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which aspect of family dynamics is highlighted in the immigrant families of the book?

• The ease of adjusting to a new country

• The struggle to maintain traditional values

• The lack of challenges faced by second-generation immigrants

• The absence of conflict within immigrant families

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What struggle related to identity and belonging is faced by the characters?

• Finding a new identity that completely erases their past

• Balancing their original cultural identity with their new American identity

• Rejecting any form of identity

• Having no interest in belonging to any community

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How are language barriers depicted as affecting the characters' lives?

• They have no impact on the characters' lives

• They make it easier for characters to assimilate

• They create misunderstandings and isolation

• They are quickly overcome without effort

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What form of social discrimination do characters in the book face?

• Discrimination based on their educational background

• Discrimination based on their wealth

• Discrimination based on their country of origin

• Discrimination based on their age

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the book portray the immigrant experience in terms of employment?

• Immigrants easily find high-paying jobs

• Immigrants are always unemployed

• Immigrants often take jobs that are below their qualifications

• Immigrants do not seek employment

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What role does prejudice play in the characters' attempts to assimilate?

• It motivates them to assimilate faster

• It has no effect on their assimilation

• It hinders their ability to feel accepted

• It encourages them to return to their home country

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In what way does the book suggest that language barriers extend beyond just communication?

• They lead to better job opportunities

• They contribute to a deeper sense of isolation and misunderstanding

• They enhance cultural assimilation

• They have no significant impact beyond communication

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does "The Book of Unknown Americans" suggest immigrants can overcome challenges of identity and belonging?

• By completely abandoning their original culture

• Through isolation and self-reliance

• By forming tight-knit communities with other immigrants

• By adopting a new identity every few years

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2