Question

3.2.7 quiz: analyze \gravity\
question 3 of 10
read this passage from judith ortiz cofers \gravity\:
i was taking a stand by refusing to decorate with angels
and saints, and by disdaining everything my parents loved.
my mother put a guardian angel picture up in the hallway,
right in front of my bedroom door so that id have to see it
coming in and out.
what internal conflict does the external conflict in this passage suggest?
a. elenitas father is embarrassed about his social status.
b. elenita is losing her faith in religion and spirituality.
c. elenitas mother tries to force her cultural values on her daughter.
d. elenita tries to suppress, or hide, her cultural identity.

Explanation:

In the passage, Elenita's actions of refusing to decorate with angels and saints (which are related to her cultural/religious background) show an internal struggle. Her mother's placement of the guardian - angel picture is an external push. Option D is about Elenita's internal conflict of suppressing her cultural identity. Option A is about her father which is not relevant. Option B is too broad as it's not just about religion/spirituality in general. Option C is more about the mother's external action rather than Elenita's internal conflict.

Answer:

D. Elenita tries to suppress, or hide, her cultural identity.