Narrative Reflections on Identity and Emotion

The transcript narrates a family's secretive escape from their home country under the pretense of a beach trip. The journey is fraught with tension as they navigate curfews and checkpoints to reach the airport. Upon arriving in a new city, they grapple with cultural differences and reflect on their new life in America, contrasting it with their past.

What was the initial reason given to the narrator for leaving the house?

• To attend a party

• To go shopping

• To go to the beach

• To visit relatives

What was the mother's emotional state while packing?

• Anxious and tearful

• Excited and joyful

• Indifferent and detached

• Calm and collected

How did the narrator feel as they left their home?

• Angry and resentful

• Indifferent and bored

• Fearful and excited

• Confident and assured

What did the narrator imagine while lying back in the car?

• Running through a field

• Flying through the sky

• Floating in deep waters

• Climbing a mountain

What realization did the narrator have at the airport?

• They were going on a vacation

• They were going to meet family

• They were moving permanently

• They were in danger

What did the father do as they boarded the plane?

• He waved goodbye to friends

• He scanned the horizon

• He took a photo

• He read a book

What new experiences did the father explain to the narrator in the city?

• Cooking and cleaning

• Escalators and elevators

• Gardening and farming

• Driving and parking

What did the family see in the Macy's display window?

• A family at the beach

• A mountain landscape

• A city skyline

• A winter wonderland

What was the father's demeanor compared to the idealized American father?

• Slim and sure of himself

• Thick mustache and formal

• Casual and relaxed

• Tall and athletic

How did the narrator and her father feel while looking at the display?

• Proud and confident

• Out of place yet hopeful

• Angry and frustrated

• Indifferent and bored