Vocabulary Terms
What is your understanding of the term melting pot?
A group of different cultures mixing together with a common goal.
What was the Authors name?
Anna Quindlen
What tragic event did the story surround ?
9/11
True or False : Immigrants had to undergo a physical exam to get into the Americas
True
The excerpt of the "immigrant contribution" was written by who?
John F. Kennedy (JFK)
Which is the best example of diversity in a town?
a.The town is run by a mayor and a city council.
b.The town has gas stations, markets, and office buildings.
c.The town has residents from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
d.The town has elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.
C
What metaphor does Quindlen use to describe America, and what does it suggest about the country?
A Quilt
What was the name of the island immigrants had to pass through to gain entry to the United States
Ellis Island
What does the author of “A Quilt of a Country” believe is the most likely reason that many Americans accept new immigrants to this country?
To bring new skills
What was the takeaway from the speech "immigrants contiburtion
We are found on a nation of immigrants, and we should welcome them because they are the backbone of our society
An antonym is a word that means nearly the opposite of another word. Which word is an antonym for discordant?
Harmonious
According to Quindlen, what contradiction lies at the heart of the American identity?
To show that in times of crisis, Americans often put aside their differences and unite around shared ideals, such as freedom and democracy.
What year did the immigration station open?
1892
Who had the heaviest migration to the United States
Coalescing
come together to form one mass or whole.
What role does the idea of “hyphenated Americans” play in her argument?
It highlights how people maintain dual identities
True or False :
In order to arrive to ellis island you had your choice of boat or train
In "A Quilt of a Country," Anna Quindlen describes America as a nation made up of disparate groups.
What does the word disparate most likely mean in this context?
A. Equal in power
B. Similar in culture
C. Clearly different or distinct
D. Working together peacefully
C
Nativist
relating to or supporting the policy of protecting the interests of native-born inhabitants
According to “A Quilt of a Country,” what ideals are in “constant conflict” in the United States?
tolerance and hatred
What was Mario Cuomo's Conundrum ?
Community added to individualism
What second war was mentioned in the story quilt of a country?
The Cold War