Question

read the excerpt from \a genetics of justice\ by julia alvarez.
when my sisters and i cared too much about our appearance, my mother would tell us how trujillo’s vanity knew no bounds. how in order to appear taller, his shoes were specially made abroad with built - in heels that added inches to his height. how plumes for his napoleonic hats were purchased in paris and shipped in vacuum - packed boxes to the island. how his uniforms were trimmed with tassels and gold epaulettes and red sashes, pinned with his medals, crisscrossing his chest. how he costumed himself in dress uniforms and ceremonial hats and white gloves—all of this in a tropical country where men wore guayaberas in lieu of suit jackets, short - sleeved shirts worn untucked so the body could be ventilated. my mother could go on and on.
which quotation provides the best evidence for the central idea of this excerpt?
○ “my sisters and i cared too much about our appearance.”
○ “trujillo’s vanity knew no bounds.”
○ “all of this in a tropical country where men wore guayaberas.”
○ “my mother could go on and on.”

Explanation:

The excerpt centers on highlighting Trujillo's extreme vanity, using specific details about his elaborate, impractical clothing and accessories in a tropical setting. The quotation that directly states this central focus, and which all the supporting details reinforce, is the one that identifies his unbounded vanity.

Answer:

B. "Trujillo's vanity knew no bounds."