Question

read the sentence from barrio boy by ernesto galarza.

when my water party was interrupted, both the bathroom and i got a scrubbing.

who most likely interrupted ernestos water party?

josé
gustavo
his mother
the hotel clerk

Explanation:

Analyze the context clues in the sentence

The sentence states: "When my water party was interrupted, both the bathroom and I got a scrubbing." A "water party" in a bathroom implies playing with water and making a mess. The consequence of getting "a scrubbing" (both the room and the child being cleaned up) points to parental discipline.

Evaluate the options based on the text

Among the choices (José, Gustavo, his mother, the hotel clerk), a mother is the figure responsible for bathing a young child and cleaning up the bathroom after a messy play session.

Answer:

• (A) José
• (B) Gustavo
• (C) his mother (Correct answer)
• (D) the hotel clerk