Why does the author include details about the dinner party hosted by the Lins in "The All-American Slurp"?
a

to emphasize a key similarity between the Gleasons and the Lins
b

to highlight the narrator’s developing friendship with Meg
c

to reveal the Lins’ difficulty with trying to understand their neighbors
d

to illustrate the narrator’s frustration with her parents’ customs

The correct answer is to reveal the Lis' difficulty with trying to understand their neighbors.

Explanation: Having recently come from China, the Lin's' were invited by the Gleason's' to a dinner party. Being uncomfortable when they first arrived, all 4 Lin's sat on a couch stiffly. Mrs. Gleason then offered the family a relish tray with raw celery, radishes, and carrots. In China, vegetables are NEVER eaten raw but boiled for a long period of time for cleansing. Further, Mrs. Gleason offered a "dip" for the vegetables made of sour cream. Most Chinese people do not like dairy products, and with a name like sour cream- the Lin family was not very enthused. It is easy to see why the Lin's would wonder about American customs.  

the anecdote makes readers feel sorry for the man’s lack of heritage, then reminds readers that the man has an equally valuable heritage.

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