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

Question 1

Which words would reveal a positive opinion about teenagers?

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A frail older woman struggles to climb onto a city bus, and one of the teenagers inside offers her their seat. Teenagers today are and . Their parents taught them the importance of good manners, civil: sitting; A frail older woman struggles to climb onto a city bus, and one of the teenagers inside offers her their seat. Teenagers today are and . Their parents taught them the importance of good manners, civil: respectful; A frail older woman struggles to climb onto a city bus, and one of the teenagers inside offers her their seat. Teenagers today are and . Their parents taught them the importance of good manners, civil: have

Question 2

A frail older woman struggles to climb onto a city bus, and one of the teenagers inside offers her their seat. Teenagers today are and . Their parents taught them the importance of good manners, civility, and respect.

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✔ sitting

Question 3

A frail older woman struggles to climb onto a city bus, and one of the teenagers inside offers her their seat. Teenagers today are and . Their parents taught them the importance of good manners, civility, and respect.

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✔ respectful

Question 4

A frail older woman struggles to climb onto a city bus, and one of the teenagers inside offers her their seat. Teenagers today are and . Their parents taught them the importance of good manners, civility, and respect.

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✔ have

Question 5

A frail older woman struggles to climb onto a city bus, and one of the teenagers inside offers her their seat. Teenagers today are and . Their parents taught them the importance of good manners, civility, and respect.

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Selection 1: every; Selection 2: sitting; Selection 3: compassionate; Selection 4: respectful; Selection 5: have

Question 6

Which statement best summarizes the central idea of this paragraph?

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The ideal America embraces its diverse heritage.

Question 7

Which techniques does Quindlen use to develop her idea in "A Quilt of a Country”? Check all that apply.metaphorsfacts and statisticscontradictionsneutral language loaded languageimagery

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metaphors; contradictions; loaded language; imagery

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