Maria Mazziotti Gillan Daddy, We Called You

The transcript is a reflective narrative about the speaker's experiences growing up in an immigrant family. It highlights the struggles with language and cultural identity, the dual roles within the family, and the contrast between home life and external perceptions. The speaker reflects on the sacrifices made by their father, who worked multiple jobs to support the family, and acknowledges the profound impact he had on their life. The narrative concludes with a deep appreciation for the father's efforts and the shaping of the speaker's identity.

What was the narrator's initial feeling towards their parents' language skills?

• Admiration for their linguistic efforts

• Pride in their bilingual abilities

• Embarrassment due to their poor English

• Indifference to their language skills

How did the narrator refer to their father when speaking to friends?

• Papa

• Sir

• Daddy

• My father

What does the narrator compare their family's living space to?

• A cozy cottage

• A small apartment

• A single large room

• A spacious mansion

What was the narrator's reaction upon seeing their father at work late at night?

• They waved and greeted him

• They introduced him to their boyfriend

• They pretended not to see him

• They asked him for a ride home

How does the narrator ultimately view their father's efforts and sacrifices?

• As insignificant compared to others

• As a source of shame

• As unnecessary and excessive

• As invaluable and honorable