Question

Read the passage from "The Latin Deli: An Ars Poetica.

she is the Patroness of Exiles...
who spends her days selling canned memories while listening to the Puerto Ricans complain that it would be cheaper to fly to San Juan than to buy a pound of Bustelo coffee here, and to Cubans perfecting their speech of a "glorious return" to Havana... to Mexicans who pass through, talking lyrically of dolares to be made in El Norte-
The Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and Mexicans in the passage help to create the image that
• the woman who runs the deli speaks many languages.
O people often come to the deli to complain.
O people come to the deli to honor their mothers.
O Latin American culture is very diverse.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: O Latin American culture is very diverse.

The passage highlights the presence of Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and Mexicans in the deli, which suggests a diverse representation of Latin American cultures. The mention of these different groups implies that the deli serves as a gathering place for people from various backgrounds and nationalities. This diversity helps create the image that Latin American culture is multifaceted and encompasses different languages, experiences, and perspectives.