Question

Read the excerpt from Esperanza Rising.

Mama reached up and stroked the back of her head. She seemed embarrassed. "I . . . I figured out that I can't wear a hat with my hair on top of my head. And this makes more sense, does it not? After all, I am going to work today, not to a fiesta."

What phrase does the author use to describe Mama’s feelings?

I can’t wear a hat with my hair on top of my head.
She seemed embarrassed.
Mama reached up and stroked the back of her head.
I am going to work today,

Answer 1

She seemed embarrassed.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

She seemed embarrassed.

Step-by-step explanation:

It directly tells Mama's feelings: embarrassment/shyness.