This is making a comparison to Pinocchio. Saying it was such an obvious lie I’m surprised his nose didn’t start growing is an exaggeration of how unbelievable and far-fetched his lie fib was.
The correct answers are: language, religion and customs.
In this excerpt from “Mericans" by Sandra Cisneros we can see many elements of cultural heritage.
The mixture of English and Spanish as in "la ofrenda box" and "the altar to La Divina Providencia" shows how Mexicans still maintaing their own language.
The dropping of money before the altar, lighting of candles and the genuflecting present their devotion to their Christian Religion.
And her kissing her thumb after the blessing expresses a custom within the Chrisitan Religion as well.
I dont understand the wording, is this a translation or is it straight from the test?
The correct answer to the question I believe is food safety