Question

1. why does the author choose to end her story of her final visit to manzanar with the memory of papa and his car? what does papa’s final defeat in ruining the car that papa was reckless in his driving and his life papa’s true self in his final outburst of defiance

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the context of the story (likely from "Farewell to Manzanar"). Papa's final outburst with the car represents his true self—his defiance against the oppression and loss he faced, rather than defeat or recklessness. The other options misinterpret his actions: "final defeat" is incorrect as it's an act of defiance, and "reckless in driving and life" misrepresents his character and the purpose of the action.

Answer:

C. Papa’s true self in his final outburst of defiance