Question

what can the reader infer about the grandmother from the following lines (stanza 3)?

and if you americans knew anything
about civilization and cleanliness,
youd make wider washbasins, anyway

a. she is highly interested in interior design.

b. she is not ashamed of her culture or behavior.

c. she believes american women are the most unhygienic group of people.

d. she is annoyed with her granddaughter for not defending her.

ccss: rl.9-10.3

Explanation:

• Option A: The grandmother's comment about washbasins is not about interior design interest but about cultural/civilizational views, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Her statement implies she has her own cultural standards (about civilization/cleanliness) and is unapologetic about expressing them, showing she's not ashamed of her culture/behavior.
• Option C: The line is a critique of American washbasin design, not a broad claim about American women's hygiene, so C is wrong.
• Option D: The lines don't mention the granddaughter or a need for defense, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. She is not ashamed of her culture or behavior.