Quiz on 'A Quilt of a Country' by Anna Quindlen

What event prompted the writing of this essay?

• The Cold War

• The September 11 attacks

• The Vietnam War

• The Civil Rights Movement

According to the essay, what is America described as?

• A divided nation

• A wealthy nation

• A homogeneous nation

• A mongrel nation

What does the phrase 'Out of many, one' represent?

• The concept of individualism

• The history of immigration

• The division of states

• The unity of different cultures

What does the author suggest is often the reality of America?

• A land of opportunity

• A great national striving

• A place of isolation

• A perfect society

What does the author mean by 'prideful apartheid'?

• Unity among all races

• A focus on individualism

• Segregation based on ethnicity

• Celebration of diversity

What does the author imply about the coexistence of different ethnic groups?

• It leads to division

• It is a recent phenomenon

• It is always peaceful

• It is often contentious

What does the author suggest about the immigrants in America?

• They prefer to stay isolated

• They are all from Europe

• They are not different from earlier immigrants

• They do not contribute to society

What does the author say about the word 'tolerance'?

• It is often misunderstood

• It is a weak concept

• It represents true acceptance

• It is a strong word

What does the author mean by 'the American psyche'?

• The political system in America

• The economic status of the country

• The history of American wars

• The collective mindset of Americans

What does the author suggest is a source of unity in America?

• Cultural homogeneity

• Shared wealth

• Common enemies

• Political agreement