First Read: Abuela Invents the Zero

Which of the following best describes how the narrator’s mother feels at the conclusion of the story?

Answer choices for the above question

A. The mother is upset by the way her daughter has treated Abuela.

B. The mother is hopeful that her daughter will get to know Abuela better.

C. The mother is confused by the story her daughter tells her about Abuela.

D. The mother is grateful to show her daughter photographs of Abuela as a child.

Which sentence from the excerpt most strongly supports the answer to Question 7?

Answer choices for the above question

A. “Then she goes to her room.”

B. “But it sounds lame, even to my own ears.”

C. “She comes out with tears in her eyes.”

D. “So I just sit there not saying anything.”

1 answer

The best choice for how the narrator’s mother feels at the conclusion of the story is:

B. The mother is hopeful that her daughter will get to know Abuela better.

The sentence that most strongly supports this answer is:

C. “She comes out with tears in her eyes.”

This indicates a deep emotional response, suggesting a hopeful connection between the mother and her daughter regarding Abuela.