Which statement from “Mexicans Begin Jogging” best supports its theme of the diversity that is at the heart of being an American?
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Responses
“Since I was on his time, I ran...”
“Their vans and my boss waved for us to run.”
“’No time for lies,’ he said and he pressed a dollar in my palm...”
“What could I do but yell vivas to baseballs, milkshakes, and those sociologists...”
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The statement that best supports the theme of diversity at the heart of being an American in "Mexicans Begin Jogging" is: "What could I do but yell vivas to baseballs, milkshakes, and those sociologists..." This statement suggests that the narrator embraces and celebrates a diverse range of American cultural elements, including sports, food, and academics.