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A Quilt of a Nation

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does it mean for a society to be "pluralistic"?

a)

Consisting of a single cultural group

b)

Exclusive of diverse backgrounds

c)

Characterized by cultural diversity

d)

Closed off to external influences

2.

How would you describe something that is "interwoven"?

a)
Loosely connected or separated
b)
Randomly scattered and disorganized
c)
Intricately connected or blended together
d)
Smooth and untextured
3.

What does the term "diversity" refer to?

a)

Homogeneity

b)

Similarity

c)

Uniformity

d)

Variety

4.

This word is defined as blended or laced together.

a)

Interwoven

b)

Pluralistic

c)

Diverse

d)

Mongrel

5.

Diversity means

a)

combined

b)

different in kind

c)

variety of different cultural groups

d)

having multiple parts

6.

Harsh or disagreeable sound means

a)

Discordant

b)

Dissatisfying

7.

The antonym of diversity is

a)

Smiliarity

b)

Variety

8.

The synonym of "interwoven" is

a)

Interlaced

b)

Not blended

9.

What do the people who died at the World Trade Center represent?

a)

New York's wealthiest people

b)

tourists visiting New York

c)

America's varied population

d)

the American middle class

10.

According to Quindlen, “slavery and sweatshops, the burning of crosses” illustrate America's

a)

achievements

b)

beginnings

c)

prejudices

d)

principles

11.

Identify the meaning of the word "ghettos" in the context of "Quilt of a Country."

a)

Wealthy neighborhoods.

b)

Segregated and impoverished areas.

c)

Tourist attractions.

d)

Government buildings.

12.

According to “A Quilt of a Country,” how is the United States similar to a quilt?

a)

It is beautiful and practical.

b)

It's patched together from different parts.

c)

It was created by hard work and determination.

d)

It was intended for all people.