R.3.1 Historical Context of Pat Mora's "A Voice"

What defines a first-generation Mexican American?

• A person born in Mexico who later immigrates to the U.S.

• A person born in the U.S. to parents who were born in Mexico.

• A person whose grandparents were born in Mexico, but they were born in the U.S.

• A person who has lived in both Mexico and the U.S. for an equal amount of time.

Which of the following is NOT an example of how first-generation Mexican Americans navigate two cultures?

• Speaking Spanish at home and English at school.

• Enjoying both traditional Mexican dishes and American foods.

• Celebrating the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving.

• Completely abandoning Mexican customs to fully embrace American traditions.

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Why is the term "Sandwich Generation" used to describe first-generation Mexican Americans?

• They often work in the food industry, making sandwiches.

• They are caught between the expectations of their Mexican heritage and American culture.

• They typically have large families, like a sandwich with many layers.

• They are physically located between Mexico and the United States.

What health outcome is often associated with first-generation Mexican Americans due to their traditional diets?

• Higher rates of obesity.

• Lower rates of obesity and healthier birth weights.

• Increased risk of heart disease.

• A preference for processed foods.