Question

The author of Passage 2 would most likely regard the mothers willingness to make French and Italian dishes (lines 9-10, Passage 1) as

• A. laughably pretentious
• B. understandably conservative
• C. typically American
• D. a regrettable compromise
• E. a surprising attitude

Answer 1

The correct option is C typically American

Since the author of passage 2 describes America as a nation that "mingles" the culinary traditions of many regions and cultures, he would most likely regard the mothers' willingness to make French and Italian dishes in Passage 1 as "typically American". Thus C is the best answer in this context.