Read the excerpt from "In Response to Executive Order 9066".

Question

My best friend is a white girl named Denise—
we look at boys together. She sat in front of me
all through grade school because of our names:
O’Connor, Ozawa.

In the excerpt, Okita reveals significant details about
religion and culture.
race and friendship.
internment and prison.
youth and love.

Answer 1

In the excerpt from "In Response to Executive Order 9066," Okita reveals significant details about race and friendship. The mention of the contrasting last names "O’Connor" and "Ozawa" highlights the differences in their racial backgrounds and the dynamics of their friendship.