Question

Read the sentences from Barrio Boy by Ernesto Galarza.

Answer 1

Answer:

He is fascinated by the invention.

Explanation:

The way he describes it (A small torrent of water gushed into the bowl, swirling and disappearing down the drain with a deep, sonorous gargle) shows his fascination with this bathroom fixture. To the boy it was, indeed, a fascinating invention because the place he had lived in before had no running water or sewage system.  

Answer 2

It could be said that Ernesto goes to the toilet several times because he seems to be fascinated by the invention (option2) It is important to remember that he was born in a small  and hidden village in Mexico where they had a settlement. They were very poor and he even did not go to school.