Question

What does the following passage (paragraph __) mainly reveal about the author?

Inside the honors building I immediately noticed all the dark skin in the waiting room. I
sat on the couch between my parents, wondering whether I should have worn some
dream-catcher earrings. My letter had said that this was an interview for a merit
scholarship, with no mention of diversity. I worried that the interviewers were going to
quiz me about my favorite Indian ceremonies. If they wanted me to speak in my native
tongue, I would have to make something up on the spot. There was a lot of money on
the line.
The author no longer wants the scholarship.
The author's main focus in life is money.
O The author is embarrassed of her heritage.
The author wonders if she was selected not because of merit, but because of her heritage.

Answer 1

The author is concerned about being selected for a merit scholarship based on her heritage, rather than her merits.

Step-by-step explanation:

The passage reveals that the author is worried about being seen as different and is concerned about her heritage being the main focus of the interview. She mentions noticing the dark skin in the waiting room and wondering if she should have worn certain accessories to align with her Indian heritage. The author also expresses concerns about being quizzed about her favorite Indian ceremonies and having to make something up on the spot. This suggests that the author is worried about being selected for the merit scholarship not because of her own merits, but because of her heritage.