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A Quilt of A Country

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

“Of all the nations in the world, the United States

was built in _______________"

a)

somebody's image

b)

my image

c)

the population's image

d)

nobody's image

2.
The first line from this article reads, "America is an improbable
a)
nation."
b)
idea."
c)
story."
3.

True or false: Ethnic differences have always existed in America.

a)

True

b)

False

4.
 What does a pluralistic nation have?
a)
large number of people
b)
more men than women
c)
many cultural groups
d)
two political parties
5.
_______ means blended together.
a)
counter-
b)
interwoven
c)
diversity
d)
pluralistic
6.
A group's diversity refers to its members'
a)
common interests
b)
cultural achievements
c)
social class
d)
varied backgrounds
7.
The author uses the metaphor of a quilt to...
a)
illustrate how we are all very alike and can make patterns
b)
illustrate how our differences. when combined, created a uniquely beautiful pattern or whole
c)
show how quilt-making should be done
d)
show how we should all learn to be more alike so we can create a pattern
8.

Like many improbable ideas, when it actually works,

it’s a___________

a)

curiosity

b)

riddle

c)

puzzle

d)

wonder

9.

Which of these best describes the purpose of the selection?

a)

to suggest who is responsible for the 9/11 tragedy

b)

to show that America consists of different pieces that work together

c)

to show how immigrants can become legal citizens

d)

to prove over time the nation's differences will disappear

10.

How is America like a quilt in A Quilt Of A Country?

a)

America is like a quilt made of many different places.

b)

America is like a quilt made of many different animals.

c)

America is like a quilt made of many pieces of fabric.

d)

America is like a quilt made of many different people.