I know its a little late but the answer is commune, even though family is a good answer. Im taking the test now on World History too :)
1. they wrote in the vernacular; they wrote either for self-expression or to portray the individuality of their subjects.
Answer:
24. a
25. b
26. c
27. i have no ideawhat but maybe c
28. d
<em>Ramona </em>by Helen Hunt Jackson
This book, published in 1884, was a description and celebration of Spanish and Mexican culture in California. However, these depictions were largely made-up and romanticized. Despite this, it created a tourist boom for the state, causing Americans to become interested and excited about California.