WorksheetsQuiz on 'A Quilt of a Country' by Anna Quindlen
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
What does the author refer to when mentioning 'the faces of all those who died'?
A cultural festival
A historical event
A national monument
A map of the world
What does the author imply about the future of America?
It will become more divided
It will focus on individualism
It will remain a melting pot
It will lose its identity
What does the author mean by 'improbably' in the context of America?
It is a future prediction
It is a historical fact
It is a common occurrence
It is unlikely yet true
What does the author suggest about the concept of national character?
It is easily defined
It is non-existent
It is complex and diverse
It is based on ethnicity
What does the author conclude about the American spirit?
It is strong and unified
It is weak and divided
It is focused on individualism
It is based on historical events
