I Am American, by Jennifer Tibbetts © This play is reprinted from Plays, The Drama Magazine for Young People with the permission of the publisher Plays/Sterling Partners Inc. 897 Washington Street #600160, Newton, MA 02460

Question
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What themes are suggested in the second part of the play, in which characters make very short, overlapping speeches? Select the two correct answers.

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Responses

There are many different paths to becoming American.
There are many different paths to becoming American.

Americans have such similar stories that they blend together.
Americans have such similar stories that they blend together.

Americans come from many different countries.
Americans come from many different countries.

Most Americans came to the country hoping to get rich.
Most Americans came to the country hoping to get rich.

Many Americans do not know much about their family histories.
Many Americans do not know much about their family histories.
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The two correct answers that suggest themes in the second part of the play are:

  1. There are many different paths to becoming American.
  2. Americans come from many different countries.