First Read: Abuela Invents the Zero

Which of the following passages most strongly shows Abuela’s lack of familiarity with New Jersey?

Answer choices for the above question

A. “Right up to the time when we’re supposed to pick up the old lady at the airport, my mother is telling me stories about how hard times were for la familia on la isla, and how la abuela worked night and day to support them after their father died of a heart attack.”

B. “It is January, two feet of snow on the ground, and she’s wearing a shawl over a thick black dress.”

C. “It’s like she had a spot picked out for some unknown reason, and although it’s the most inconvenient seat in the house, that’s where she has to sit.”

D. “She is praying loud, in Spanish, and singing hymns at the top of her creaky voice.”

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The passage that most strongly shows Abuela’s lack of familiarity with New Jersey is:

B. “It is January, two feet of snow on the ground, and she’s wearing a shawl over a thick black dress.”

This passage highlights Abuela's lack of preparedness for the winter weather in New Jersey, suggesting that she may not be accustomed to such cold conditions or to dressing appropriately for them.

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