1. The main character's state of mind in the last paragraph on pages 53-54 beginning with "I remember staring at the old man" is best described as— * (1 Point)
(A) curious and apprehensive
(B) wondering and angry
(C) conflicted and embarrassed
(D) embarrassed and upset​

In this chapter, maya describes her confusion about lesbianism. she wrongly thought that were the same as lesbians.

The man took strong sharp sudden bites, just like the dog. the figurative language in this excerpt serves to a. give the convict animalistic qualities. b. provide a relatable example of how the convict ate. c. set a scary mood. d. use alliteration to catch the reader's attention.

Aside from his general attitude toward women, what kept cisneros father from appreciating her writing?