Latina Poetry as an Expression of Cultural Heritage
Question 3 • Hopkins FA American Literature (2026-2027)
Read the passage from “The Latin Deli: An Ars Poetica.”she is the Patroness of Exiles...who spends her days selling canned memorieswhile listening to the Puerto Ricans complainthat it would be cheaper to fly to San Juanthan to buy a pound of Bustelo coffee here,and to Cubans perfecting their speechof a “glorious return” to Havana...to Mexicans who pass through, talking lyricallyof dólares to be made in El Norte—The Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and Mexicans in the passage help to create the image that
Answer
A
the woman who runs the deli speaks many languages.
B
people often come to the deli to complain.
C
people come to the deli to honor their mothers.
D
Latin American culture is very diverse.
Explanation
The passage describes Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and Mexicans, each with different concerns, memories, and hopes connected to their backgrounds. These distinct experiences show the variety within Latin American culture. The best choice is “Latin American culture is very diverse.”
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