Question

Which of the quotes below provides evidence that Esperanza has a sense of humor even during hard times?

A. “…she had taken to wearing her hair in a long braid like Hortensia’s because Mama had been right – it was more practical that way”
B. “Miguel, why must we always drive so far to shop at the Japanese market…?”
C. “Over the dress was a man’s sweater with several buttons missing, which was also too big.”
D. “‘Miguel, how could anyone look at me and think I was uneducated?’”

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

The quote that provides evidence that Esperanza has a sense of humor even during hard times is B. “Miguel, why must we always drive so far to shop at the Japanese market…?”

This quote shows that even though Esperanza and her family are struggling financially and have to travel a long distance to get affordable groceries, she still maintains a sense of humor by questioning why they consistently go to the Japanese market even though it's far away. This implies that Esperanza tries to find some joy and humor in her everyday situations, even if they may be difficult. The other quotes don't necessarily show evidence of humor during hard times - A is more about practicality, C is about fitting into clothes, and D is more about being confident in herself.