Characters, Conflict, and Idioms in "Daughter of Invention" by Julia Alvarez — Quiz
Question 3 • CP English Language 1
Read the excerpt from "Daughter of Invention". "iYa, ya! " She waved them out of her room at last. "There is no use trying to drink spilt milk, that's for sure." What does Laura mean to express to her daughters?
Answer
A
She wants her daughters to learn from her mistakes.
B
She wishes that she had been the one to patent the suitcase with wheels.
C
She intends to invent many more useful things she can patent.
D
She does not want to dwell on something that cannot be changed.