Question

which of these excerpts from \freeway 280\ by lorna dee cervantes best exemplifies the themes of hope and resilience?

1. the freeway conceals it

all beneath a raised scar.

1. old gardens

come back stronger than they were,
trees have been left standing in their yards.

1. i scramble over the wire fence

that would have kept me out.

1. once, i wanted out, wanted the rigid lanes

to take me to a place without sun

Explanation:

This excerpt shows "old gardens" regrowing stronger and trees remaining standing, directly embodying hope (recovery and renewal) and resilience (persistence despite hardship). The other excerpts focus on concealment, overcoming barriers, or despair, which do not match the themes of hope and resilience as clearly.

Answer:

1. old gardens

come back stronger than they were,
trees have been left standing in their yards.