Question

In "The Light of Gandhi's Lamp," by HIlary Kromberg Inglis, which statement best explains how her personal history affects the way the author reacts when she arrives at her sister's apartment?

Because she has been personally involved in the struggle against the apartheid government in South Africa, she is not affected by seeing her sister's apartment in a shambles.

Because her family has deep roots in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, she is upset but finds courage and motivation in locating Gandhi’s lamp among the mess the police made.

Because she is apolitical and ignorant about the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, she is not discouraged by the mess but instead begins cleaning and preparing for her sister’s homecoming.

Because she grew up in a household that staunchly defended the rule of law and supported the police, she is shocked to see that the police ransacked her sister’s apartment.

Answer 1

B. Because her family has deep roots in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, she is upset but finds courage and motivation in locating Gandhi’s lamp among the mess the police made.

Answer 2

The answer is: Because her family has deep roots in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, she is upset but finds courage and motivation in locating Gandhi’s lamp among the mess the police made.

"The Light of Gandhi's Lamp," by HIlary Kromberg Inglis she reflects how growing during the apartheid and being part of the anti-apartheid affect the story, she shows how the authorities display an unlawful and immoral behaviors, she is able to recognize the cruelty of racist laws.