Question

Read the following excerpt from "Ellis Island" by Barbara Davis-Pyle.

Then I smiled because all of the questions were over. The men asked Papa and Mama to read some Italian words from a book, and the official stamped our papers. Then he grinned and said in English, “Welcome to the United States of America!” And in that instant, joy won the fight on Mama’s face.

We were taken to a boat that would sail us across the harbor to the city and a brand new life. As I boarded I smiled up at Lady Liberty who stood tall with her spoon in hand, ready to stir us in.

Which is the main area of influence found in this excerpt?
A) the author’s heritag
B) the author’s family and friends
C) an important event in the author’s life
D)popular culture

Answer 1

I think its C

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

an important event in the author’s life

Option C.

Step-by-step explanation:

The passage given in the question has been taken from "Ellis island" which has been written by Barbara Davis Pyle. It is about an important event in the life of the author which speaks about when the author along with his parents crossed the harbor of city and entered the United States of America.

This was the event of starting a new life by the author with his family. This it was one of the major and happy events.