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    Which of these was a founding father of the United States?

    • Donald Trump
    • Barack Obama
    • Benjamin Franklin
    • Bill Clinton
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The American dream centers on the culture and ideals of the American nation. The world over, the United States of America is regarded as an authority and the center of civilization and technology. In American society, democracy, freedom, and human rights are protected. A good number of individuals have defined the American dream. Do you know them?

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  • 2. 
    What is the most common surname in America? - ProProfs

    What is the most common surname in America?

    • James 

    • Smith

    • Jakes 

    • Robert 

    Correct Answer
    A. Smith
    Explanation
    Smith is the most common surname in America because it is a very common English surname that has been brought to the United States by immigrants. It is a simple and easy to remember surname, which may have contributed to its popularity. Additionally, Smith is a surname that can be found across different ethnicities and regions in America, further adding to its prevalence.

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  • 3. 
    How many states are in the United States of America? - ProProfs

    How many states are in the United States of America?

    • 32 states 

    • 50 states 

    • 55 states 

    • 65 states 

    Correct Answer
    A. 50 states 
    Explanation
    There are 50 states in the United States of America. This is a well-known fact and is widely taught in schools and referenced in various sources. The United States consists of 50 individual states, each with its own government and laws, which together form a federal republic.

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  • 4. 
    Which of these musicians is not American? - ProProfs

    Which of these musicians is not American?

    • Beyonce

    • Micheal Jackson

    • Elvis Priestly 

    • Future

    Correct Answer
    A. Future
    Explanation
    Future is not American because he was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. He is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.

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    Which of these books considered the American Dream as a fruitless pursuit? - ProProfs

    Which of these books considered the American Dream as a fruitless pursuit?

    • Death of a Salesman

    • Perdition

    • Down the Hill

    • Of Mice and Men

    Correct Answer
    A. Death of a Salesman
    Explanation
    "Death of a Salesman" is the correct answer because the play explores the theme of the American Dream and portrays it as a fruitless pursuit. The protagonist, Willy Loman, is a salesman who believes in the American Dream but ultimately fails to achieve it. The play criticizes the idea that hard work and ambition alone can lead to success and happiness, suggesting that the American Dream is unattainable and can lead to disillusionment and tragedy.

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  • 6. 
    When was gold discovered in Carlifornia? - ProProfs

    When was gold discovered in Carlifornia?

    • 1897

    • 1876

    • 1849

    • 1866

    Correct Answer
    A. 1849
    Explanation
    Gold was discovered in California in 1849. This marked the beginning of the California Gold Rush, when thousands of people migrated to California in search of gold. The discovery of gold in California had a significant impact on the region's economy and population growth. It led to the development of mining towns and the influx of people from all over the world, hoping to strike it rich. The year 1849 is widely recognized as the start of the gold rush, making it the correct answer.

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  • 7. 
    When was Epic of America released? - ProProfs

    When was Epic of America released?

    • 1978

    • 1931

    • 1977

    • 1979

    Correct Answer
    A. 1931
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1931. This is the release year of the book "Epic of America".

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  • 8. 
    Who designed the US flag? - ProProfs

    Who designed the US flag?

    • Roland Adams  

    • Robert Heft

    • John Williams 

    • Mathew Shaw 

    Correct Answer
    A. Robert Heft
    Explanation
    Robert Heft is the correct answer because he is the designer of the current version of the United States flag. Heft created the flag design as a high school student in 1958 as part of a class project. His design, which included 50 stars to represent the 50 states, was chosen by President Dwight D. Eisenhower and officially adopted as the national flag in 1960.

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  • 9. 
    Which of these books is not associated with the American Dream? - ProProfs

    Which of these books is not associated with the American Dream?

    • The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

    • My Antonia 

    • The Great Gatsby

    • Down the Hill

    Correct Answer
    A. Down the Hill
    Explanation
    "Down the Hill" is not associated with the American Dream because it is not a well-known book and does not have any significant cultural or literary references related to the American Dream. On the other hand, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," "My Antonia," and "The Great Gatsby" are all classic American novels that explore themes of ambition, success, and the pursuit of happiness, which are central to the concept of the American Dream.

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    Which of these books ridiculed materialism in the chase of the American dream? - ProProfs

    Which of these books ridiculed materialism in the chase of the American dream?

    • Babbitt

    • Of Mice and Men

    • Death of a Salesman

    • Requiem for a Dream

    Correct Answer
    A. Babbitt
    Explanation
    Babbitt is a novel written by Sinclair Lewis that satirizes materialism and the pursuit of the American dream. The story follows the life of George F. Babbitt, a middle-class businessman who becomes disillusioned with his conformist lifestyle and the empty values of the society he lives in. Through its depiction of Babbitt's dissatisfaction and the shallow materialistic culture of the time, the novel critiques the pursuit of wealth and material possessions as the ultimate goal in life.

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