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Tracing the Central Idea in "A Quilt of a Country"

Question 3 • MO-English Language Arts 9 B-CR

Which sentence best describes the context of "A Quilt of a Country"?

Answer
A
The piece was written after the fall of Russian communism.
B
The piece was written during the Great Depression.
C
The piece was written in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.
D
The piece was written toward the end of World War II.

Explanation

“A Quilt of a Country” was written in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Anna Quindlen reflects on how people from many backgrounds came together in response to the attacks, connecting that unity to the country’s diversity. So the best description is that the piece was written after 9/11.

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