Why was Alvarez's mother fearful and silent,
despite living in the United States?
• She worried
about the quality of her English, which she
had struggled to learn.
She knew the United States had helped bring about the
revolution and Trujillo's rule.
O She believed if she spoke out against Trujillo her family
in the Dominican Republic or in the US could be in
danger.
O The family had entered the country illegally and she
worried that they could be deported at any time.


The correct answer is C. She believe if she spoke out against Trujillo her family in the Dominican republic, or the US could be in danger.