In lines 54–56, Quindlen says there was concern after the cold war that “the left side of the hyphen  . . . would overwhelm the right.”    Which statement best summarizes this concern?

Vocabulary – Choose the answer that best explains the meaning of each underlined word.  When people act audaciously, they act

Which is a valid cause-and-effect relationship based on details in the text?

How is Lilia affected by her family’s relationship with Mr. Pirzada?

In lines 24–31, the author describes how men stop throwing rocks so that she and her nieces can scramble toward the crowd. This incident illustrates the fact that 

A person may look sheepish if he or she

Something that is discernible is

Which of the following diseases is characterized by an overreaction of the immune system?

Why is Lilia’s mother happy about living in the United States? 

According to Quindlen, how is America different from other countries?