Answer:
Tan’s mother could think of several ways to answer a question like the one described in the excerpt.
Explanation:
The excerpt expresses: "the correct answer always seemed to be the most bland combinations of thoughts", which shows the idea of being imaginative, being a writer and a creator doesn't always means you can be a scholar according to general testing. Tan mentions her mother's limitations but also merits of not being able to master the English Standard Language.
Life is like a fine line
There would be good and bad times
But you never get to choose what you want
But one day everyone will have a thought
And in that thought will be regret
Because you never choose what you want or get
.Answer:
D. The neighbors will start to believe that Les Goodman is an alien.
Explanation: