Analyzing A Quilt of A Country

How does the author of "A Quilt of A Country" introduce the idea of America as an improbable idea?

• By describing the diverse backgrounds of its citizens

• By highlighting the economic challenges faced by the nation

• By discussing the political history of the United States

• By focusing on the technological advancements in America

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is the central idea of "A Quilt of A Country"?

• America is a nation of immigrants with a complex identity.

• The United States has a strong military presence worldwide.

• Economic prosperity is the main goal of American society.

• Technological innovation is the key to America's success.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which piece of evidence from the text supports the idea that America is a nation of contradictions?

• The author mentions the peaceful coexistence of different cultures.

• The text describes the economic growth of the country.

• The author highlights the political stability of the nation.

• The text discusses the technological advancements in America.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What reasoning does the author use to explain the metaphor of America as a quilt?

• The diverse patches represent the different cultures and ethnicities.

• The quilt symbolizes the economic strength of the nation.

• The metaphor highlights the technological advancements in America.

• The quilt represents the political power of the United States.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How does the author develop the idea of unity in diversity throughout the text?

• By providing examples of successful multicultural societies

• By discussing the economic benefits of immigration

• By highlighting the political challenges of a diverse nation

• By focusing on the technological contributions of immigrants

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is one inference that can be drawn from the text about the challenges of maintaining national unity?

• Economic disparities can lead to social unrest.

• Political stability is easily achieved in diverse societies.

• Technological advancements solve all societal issues.

• Cultural differences are always a source of conflict.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which detail from the text helps refine the central idea of America as a nation of immigrants?

• The mention of various cultural festivals celebrated across the country

• The discussion of America's military interventions abroad

• The focus on the economic policies of the government

• The description of technological innovations in Silicon Valley

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What simple procedure does the author use to illustrate the concept of a "quilt" in the text?

• Listing different ethnic groups and their contributions

• Describing the economic growth of the nation

• Highlighting the political achievements of the country

• Discussing the technological advancements in America

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the author's purpose in using the metaphor of a quilt to describe America?

• To emphasize the complexity and beauty of a diverse nation

• To highlight the economic power of the United States

• To discuss the political influence of America globally

• To focus on the technological advancements in the country

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which statement from the text explicitly supports the idea of America as a "melting pot"?

• "The United States is a nation of immigrants."

• "America has a strong military presence worldwide."

• "Economic prosperity is the main goal of American society."

• "Technological innovation is the key to America's success."

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2