Question

Interpret: In lines 7—8, what does Quindlen mean when she describes America as being “like the crazy quilts that have been one of its great folk-art forms”? How does this description support her claim?

Answer 1

Your answer would be, She means that it's all discordant pieces, or so many different cultures; that come together, and forms America.

Her Claim:  The writers position on an issue, or problem.

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