Which part of this excerpt from Jhumpa Lahiri's "Once in a Lifetime" indicates Hema's mother's Bengali heritage?I asked how long you would be staying with us—a week? Two? My mother couldn't say; it all depended on how long it took your family to get settled and find a place. The prospect of having to give up my room infuriated me. My feelings were complicated by the fact that, until rather recently, to my great shame, I'd regularly slept with my parents on the cot in their room, and not in the room where I kept my clothes and things. My mother considered the idea of a child sleeping alone a cruel American practice, and therefore did not encourage it, even when we had the space.

Read the excerpts and answer the question that follows.Once in a Lifetimeby Jhumpa Lahiri (excerpt)My feelings were complicated by the fact that, until rather recently, to my great shame, I’d regularly slept with my parents on the cot in their room, and not in the room where I kept my clothes and things. My mother considered the idea of a child sleeping alone a cruel American practice, and therefore did not encourage it, even when we had the space. She told me that she had slept in the same bed as her parents until the day she was married and that this was perfectly normal. But I knew that it was not normal, not what my friends at school did, and that they would ridicule me if they knew.Freeway 280by Lorna Dee Cervantes (excerpt)I scramble over the wire fencethat would have kept me out.Once, I wanted out, wanted the rigid lanesto take me to a place without sun,without the smell of tomatoes burningon swing shift in the greasy summer air.Maybe it's hereen los campos extraños de esta ciudadwhere I'll find it, that part of memown underlike a corpseor a loose seed.Which of the following descriptions most clearly details the difference between Hema, the narrator in “Once in a Lifetime,” and the speaker in "Freeway 280"? A. Hema is Chicana, and the speaker of "Freeway 280" is Bengali American. B. Hema is an adult, and the speaker of "Freeway 280" is a child. C. Hema's identity is influenced by her parents, whereas the speaker of "Freeway 280" is searching for her identity. D. Hema was born in the United States, while the speaker of "Freeway 280" is an immigrant.

Which of these excerpts from “Once in a Lifetime” by Jhumpa Lahiri best exemplifies an exploration of diversity within socioeconomic status?In my quiet, complicated way I continued to like you, was happy simply to observe you day after day.On one side was the life we'd always led, my parents taking me to Star Market every Thursday night, treating me to McDonalds afterward.My parents felt slighted by your parents' extravagant visions, ashamed of the modest home we owned. The brief application of lipstick seemed to restore the composure that my sudden appearance had caused her to lose.

Jhumpa Lahiri uses words depicting her Bengali heritage in her literary works. Match the bolded words with their meanings in English based on the context.a red dyea garment worn by Indian womena rice dishfatherliquid or clarified butterEveryone enjoyed eating the spicy pullao.Leela was not comfortable wearing a sari.Maya asked baba if she could borrow his car.The dish became greasy after he added the ghee.Rita's new outfit was the bright color of vermillion.

"Está bien, hija."She caught me totally by surprise when she said in a sad, resigned voice that I could do as I wished."You are old enough to stay here alone. I have to help Jorge." She left me at the kitchen table, defeated by her humble acceptance of my decision when I had hoped for a little fight—one that I could have graciously finally lost—though I was firm on the matter of the puke-green taffeta dress.Which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of this excerpt?A.By having Elenita's mother leave to help her husband, the author reveals her devotion to him.B.By having her mother acknowledge Elenita's maturity, the author frustrates Elenita's desire to pick a fight, leaving the reader amused.C.By having Elenita's mother agree to her wishes, the author turns the tables on Elenita, leaving the reader surprised.D.By having Elenita's mother respond in Spanish, the author emphasizes the theme of respecting one's cultural heritage.

In these excerpts, which cultural theme do both authors explore? Wangero, though, went on through the chitlins and corn bread, the greens and everything else. She talked a blue streak over the sweet potatoes. Everything delighted her.(Alice Walker, "Everyday Use")My mother, in a cheerful mood that evening, decided to cook a big pot of khichuri . . ., and for a change your mother insisted on helping, standing in the kitchen deep-frying pieces of potato and cauliflower.(Jhumpa Lahiri, "Once in a Lifetime") A. Family is an essential part of many cultures. B. Helpfulness is a universal value across the world. C. Many cultures celebrate a unique type of food. D. Certain national cultures are characterized by particular religions. E. Many cultures take offense if food that is offered is refused.