Read the excerpt from ”Homesick” by Jean Fritz.Dressed in my navy skirt, white blouse, and silk stockings, I felt every bit as neat as Columbus or Balboa and every bit as heroic when I finally spotted America in the distance.What is the narrator most likely trying to show readers with this sentence?
Answer
A
that she considers Columbus and Balboa to be daring men who deserve respect
B
that she views her arrival in the US as an event she should dress well for
C
that she feels she should be looked up to by others for her accomplishments
D
that she is a good student who remembers important facts about US history
Explanation
The narrator compares herself to Columbus and Balboa as she spots America, but she also emphasizes her neat outfit. This suggests that arriving in the United States feels like a significant, almost heroic occasion for which she has dressed well. Choice B best captures that idea; the sentence does not focus on her school knowledge or on seeking admiration from others.
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