Mood, Tone, and Theme Quick Check

Question

I Am American
by Jennifer Tibbets

Use the passage to answer the question.
What themes are suggested in the second part of the play, in
which characters make very short, overlapping speeches?
Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
A. Americans have such similar stories that they blend together.
B. There are many different paths to becoming American.
C. Americans come from many different countries.
D. Many Americans do not know much about their family
histories.
E. Most Americans came to the country hoping to get rich.

Answer 1

Based on the context provided and the themes typically explored in discussions about American identity, the two correct answers are:

B. There are many different paths to becoming American.
C. Americans come from many different countries.

These themes highlight the diversity of experiences and backgrounds that contribute to the American identity.