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

Question 1

Which statement best summarizes the central idea of this paragraph?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The ideals of individualism and community have always been in conflict with one another in America.

Question 2

What is the connotative meaning of “electrified fence” in the passage?

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✔ a fence with an electric current; What is the denotative meaning of “electrified fence”?: a fence with an electric current; something dangerous and painful; She believes that communism is oppressive.

Question 3

something charismatic and charmingsomething powerful and efficient✔ something dangerous and painful

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✔ something dangerous and painful

Question 4

She believes that communism unifies nations.She believes that communism excites citizens.✔ She believes that communism is oppressive.

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✔ She believes that communism is oppressive.

Question 5

What connotation does the word “bemoan” have?

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negative: “complain without fixing anything”; She disagrees with them.

Question 6

✔ She disagrees with them.She has no opinion about them.She believes they are correct.

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✔ She disagrees with them.

Question 7

Which statement best traces the development of a central idea from one paragraph to the next?

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The first paragraph discusses what unifies Americans; the second describes America’s uniqueness among nations.

Question 8

What techniques does Quindlen use to support the idea that America becomes one in the face of tragedy? Check all that apply.

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facts and statistics; emotional language; vivid imagery; quotations from other people

Question 9

neutral: “have no opinion”positive: “cleverly get to the root of a problem”✔ negative: “complain without fixing anything”

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✔ negative: “complain without fixing anything”; negative: “complain without fixing anything”; She disagrees with them.

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