A Quilt of a Country Vocabulary

What is the primary theme of 'A Quilt of a Country'?

• Unity in diversity

• Economic disparity

• Technological advancement

• Environmental conservation

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'A Quilt of a Country'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In 'A Quilt of a Country', what does the quilt symbolize?

• The diverse yet unified nature of America

• The economic fabric of society

• The technological progress of the nation

• The environmental landscape

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which word best describes the tone of 'A Quilt of a Country'?

• Reflective

• Humorous

• Sarcastic

• Indifferent

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the author's purpose in writing 'A Quilt of a Country'?

• To highlight the unity in America's diversity

• To criticize the political system

• To discuss economic policies

• To explore technological advancements

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of the following best defines the word 'quilt' as used in 'A Quilt of a Country'?

• A bed covering made of patches

• A metaphor for a diverse nation

• A type of fabric

• A sewing technique

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the effect of using the word 'quilt' in the title 'A Quilt of a Country'?

• It emphasizes the patchwork nature of American society

• It suggests warmth and comfort

• It indicates a focus on textile arts

• It implies a need for repair

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence from 'A Quilt of a Country' best supports the idea of unity?

• 'America is an improbable idea.'

• 'Like many improbable ideas, when it actually works, it's a wonder.'

• 'The nation was founded on a conundrum.'

• 'The reality is often quite different from the ideal.'

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What does the author mean by 'improbable idea' in 'A Quilt of a Country'?

• The unlikely success of a diverse nation

• The economic challenges faced by the country

• The technological innovations of the era

• The environmental issues confronting society

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'diverse' as used in 'A Quilt of a Country'?

• Varied

• Uniform

• Identical

• Simple

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4