Passage to America

Front

What motivates the narrator to shop for food in the mornings?

Back

The narrator shops in the mornings because she used to shop at that time when she lived in India.

Front

How does the narrator's approach to meal preparation differ from her grandmother and mother?

Back

The narrator does not always spend all day preparing the evening meal.

Front

What is the narrator's reaction to the location of the produce section in the supermarket?

Back

She is surprised that the produce section is not centrally located.

Front

What motivates the narrator's visit to the supermarket?

Back

The narrator and her husband are both suffering from homesickness.

Front

What quality does the narrator believe is shared by the old woman at the specialty market and her grandmother?

Back

Sociability.

Front

What is the significance of the outdoor market being cooler in the mornings?

Back

It makes shopping more comfortable for the narrator.

Front

How does the narrator's shopping experience reflect her cultural background?

Back

Her shopping habits are influenced by her experiences in India.

Front

What does the narrator imply about the availability of Indian products in the supermarket?

Back

She is surprised to find imported Indian products there.

Front

How does the narrator's relationship with food reflect her identity?

Back

Food serves as a connection to her cultural heritage and memories.

Front

What does the narrator's choice of clothing indicate about her adaptation to a new culture?

Back

It shows her blending of cultural identities.