Question 4 • CMS 2026-2027 English III CREDIT RECOVERY
Read the two excerpts about Jorge del Pino from Dreaming in Cuban . Excerpt 1: My grandfather came running and said, “Celia, let the girl go. She belongs with Lourdes.” Excerpt 2: “Pilar doesn’t hate you, hija . She just hasn’t learned to love you yet.” Which statement best synthesizes the ideas in these two excerpts?
Answer
A
Jorge wants his family to value their Cuban background and stay together.
B
Jorge values his relationship with his daughter more than the one with his wife.
C
Jorge understands that mother-daughter relationships can be complex.
D
Jorge wants more than anything to build a closer relationship with his granddaughter.
Explanation
In the first excerpt, Jorge urges Celia to let the girl go to Lourdes, recognizing that the child belongs with her mother. In the second, he explains that Pilar has not yet learned to love Lourdes, suggesting that their bond is difficult but may develop over time. Together, these statements show that Jorge understands mother-daughter relationships can be complex. Choice A best captures both ideas.
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