my grandmother washes her feet in the sink analysis

What does the speaker in the poem have to choose between?

• Types of clothing

• Different languages

• A clash of civilizations or the great common ground

• Different types of food

How does the speaker feel about her identity?

• She feels torn between two cultures

• She feels completely American

• She only identifies as Arab

• She does not care about her identity

What act does the grandmother perform in the bathroom?

• Washing her hands

• Washing her feet in preparation for prayer

• Brushing her hair

• Using the toilet

What do the customers think of the grandmother's act?

• They ignore it

• They are impressed

• They think it is an affront to American standards

• They find it normal

What does the granddaughter want to do during the conflict?

• Join the customers

• De-escalate the conflict

• Leave the bathroom

• Escalate the situation

What does the granddaughter's in-between identity allow her to do?

• Choose one culture

• Only speak Arabic

• Ignore the conflict

• See both sides of the situation

What does the poem suggest about consumerism?

• It is not important

• It is only for Americans

• It is only for certain cultures

• It is a common ground for everyone

How does the granddaughter communicate between the grandmother and the customers?

• By using a translator

• By leaving the room

• By yelling

• By being a mediator

What does the grandmother ask the granddaughter to do?

• Help her wash her feet

• Translate her response

• Tell the customers to be quiet

• Leave the store

What does the granddaughter's position symbolize?

• Being a foreigner

• Being a leader

• Being stuck between cultures

• Being a tourist