Read the excerpt from “In Response to Executive Order 9066.”I am a fourteen-year-old girl with bad spellingand a messy room. If it helps any, I will tell youI have always felt funny using chopsticksand my favorite food is hot dogs.Read the excerpt from “Mericans.” Micaela, you may wait outside with Alfredito and Enrique. The awful grandmother says it all in Spanish, which I understand when I’m paying attention. “What?” I say, though it’s neither proper nor polite.Which idea is true of the speakers in both excerpts?
Answer
A
They feel more connected to their American culture than that of their ancestors.
B
They wish they were American nationals rather than foreigners.
C
They feel closely connected to the cultures of their ancestors.
D
They are bilingual and move easily from one culture to another.
Explanation
The speaker in “In Response to Executive Order 9066” describes ordinary American habits, including liking hot dogs, and says using chopsticks feels unfamiliar. In “Mericans,” Micaela understands her grandmother’s Spanish but pretends not to, suggesting she is more at ease in American culture than in her family’s ancestral culture. Both speakers show a stronger connection to American culture.
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