Question

In "One Day, Now Broken in Two," what group of people does Quindlen decide are "correct" in their views?

those still undecided

the realists

the pessimists

the optimists

Answer 1

The Realists


Anna Quindlen discusses the points of view of optimists--those who say we have come out of 9/11 better than we were before--and the pessimists--those who say we live in a cruel and savage world. After mentioning both sides, she mentions the realists in the following sentence: "The realists insist that both are right, and, as always, they are correct."