Final answer:
The narrator's parents and Mr. Pirzada were introduced through a neighbor. Family is the earliest agent of socialization. A U.S. senator is not usually considered an agent of political socialization.
The Correct Option is; c) Through a neighbor.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the story 'When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine' by Jhumpa Lahiri, the narrator's parents originally came to be acquainted with Mr. Pirzada through a neighbor. Mr. Pirzada, who is from Dacca (then East Pakistan, now Bangladesh), is in the U.S. to study the foliage of New England.
He is connected to the narrator's family through their shared cultural heritage and a mutual acquaintance in the neighborhood. When addressing the topic of agents of socialization, the earliest typically recognized is the family.
For the review question on agents of political socialization, a U.S. senator is not typically considered a direct agent of political socialization, unlike family members, religious leaders, or teachers, who have more immediate and formative interactions with individuals.