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How did Anna Quindlen introduce what she called the "first strand of behavior" that promotes the concept of unity
she explained the calvinist undercurrent
Anna Quindlen did not agree with the beliefs of some historians concerning immigration. What do these historians believe?
that they are different from immigrants from the past
What did Mario Cuomo mean when he called the United States a "community added to individualism"?
he emphasized the importance of individuality
What does Anna Quindlen mean when she says "America is a improbable idea"
it shouldnt be sucsessful but it is
What is a rhetorical question
to make a statement with no response
What is a paradox and how does the author use it?
a statement that seems false, but isnt. she uses it to support her points.
"what is the point of a splintered whole"? how does this question advance the authors point?
pieces come together to make a whole in important situations
"pride seems excessive, given the American willingness to endlessly complain about them, whomever is new, different, unknown, or currently under suspicion". Why should the validity of this statement be brought into question.
Not all Americans can be classified in this negative way
what is the claim of "A Quilt of a Country"
America is a improbable idea
What reasons did the author give in to support her claim?
-The US is a unique country -The US was not built in anyone's image -Immigrants aren't different
Why were Anna Quindlen's reasons credible?
she used expert opinions
What is the setting of Night Calls
south africa
What dissapointed Marlene at the train station
she did not get a hug from her father
how has the sanctuary changed during marlene's absence
its run down/neglected
what was the conflict of night calls
marlene lost the attention from her father
what was the climax of night calls
the father let the bird go
how did the father initially feel when the bird was gone
like himself/he focused on marlene again
why did the father keep leaving the house in the middle of the night
to go look for the bird
why was the heron sent to the sanctuary
to keep it safe while looking for a mate for it
what is the theme of night calls
difficulty of losing family members
how are marlene and her father alike/different
-they both love the bird -marlene is more affectionate from her dad -ect
why did the relationship between marlene and her father change
they grew closer as the bird was freed
how old is shelia mant, the narrator
17,14
why does the narrator love shelia mant
shes beautiful and out of reach
why does the narrarator not tell shelia theres a fish on the line
he doesnt want to embarrass himself
what is shelias response when he asks her to go to dixford
"do you have a car"
why does he set up his fishing rod on the canoe
he never leaves without it
describe shelia mant
shes beautiful, older, snobby, bratty, fake
what is the central conflict in the shelia mant story
if he should reel in the fish or let it go
what distracts the narrarator
a convo with shelia
what does the narrarator do and why
cuts the bass loose for shelia, hes filled with regret
whats the theme of the shelia mant story
people have to make sacrifices in life
choose one character in the shelia mant story and show what they represent
ok (use your own interpretation)
what are the 2 things we need to know about the night calls bird
its fake in real life and it gets killed by snakes
what is the genere of "A Quilt of a Country"
non fiction
when was "A Quilt of a Country" written
after the 9/11 attack