Question

Part A

Based on the information in "Mami and Papi," which statement accurately describes Negi's family?


They share work equally.

Negi's mother is not close with her children.

Negi's father makes the major decisions.

They have little money to pay for shelter.
Question 2
Part B

Which evidence from the text best supports the answer to Part A?


"Our home was a giant version of the lard cans used to haul water from the public fountain."

"'You girls keep away from the house while your father is working,' she warned as we walked by my sisters having fun."

"I pretended not to hear but felt her eyes bore holes in the back of my head. Papi stepped between us."

"I walked a broad circle around Mami, who looked up from her vegetable chopping whenever I went by."

Answer 1

Negi's family is accurately described as having little money to pay for shelter, supported by the text's comparison of their home to a lard can used for hauling water.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the information provided, the statement that accurately describes Negi's family is that they have little money to pay for shelter. The evidence from the text supporting this answer is found in the quote, "Our home was a giant version of the lard cans used to haul water from the public fountain." This suggests that Negi's family lives in very modest conditions that are compared to everyday objects used for basic tasks, such as hauling water, which indicates a lack of financial resources to afford better shelter.

Answer 2

d and c

Step-by-step explanation: