Question

Read the excerpt from "A Quilt of a Country."

Answer 1

Answer:

Understanding that Quindlen is the descendant of

immigrants helps the reader realize that she supports the

idea that some cultures are naturally better than others.

Quindien uses the context of living in the United States

during the 9/11 attacks to help the reader realize that she

feels that unity among all Americans is impossible to

achieve.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Quindlen uses the context of American diversity to help readers rethink the concept of American identity and understand that she supports the idea of unity among Americans of all cultures.

Explanation: Hope this helps!