By using the word verbiage (line24) to describe her inscription, the author implies that her inscription was:

true

explanation:

- self-esteem and a clear goal for writing

- financial security

- a room to be alone

i would say c, admiration because the narrator related to the main character and she, too, once felt ashamed about her culture and wished to be an american girl to impress a boy. she felt admiration because her mom prepared her favorite foods when her and robert's (the guy she liked) family all came together and had a family reunion.

ah, shun the horrid gulf! by scylla fly.