Which part of this excerpt from jhumpa lahiri’s “once in a lifetime” indicates hema’s mother’s bengali heritage? a) i asked how long you would be staying with us b) my mother couldn’t say; it all depended on how long it took your family to get settled c) the prospect of having to give up my room infuriated me d) i’d regularly slept with my parents on the cot in their room, and not in the room where i kept my clothes and things e) my mother considered the idea of a child sleeping alone a cruel american practice

E) My mother considered the idea of a child sleeping alone a cruel American practice.

This sentence shows that the mother had a cultural background that was different from the American one. Even though for most Americans, a child sleeping alone would be common, for her it was a cruel practice. The excerpt shows that Hema's mother does not endorse all American practices, which indicates she has a different cultural heritage, in this case, a Bengali one.

The correct answer is D) his children.

After killing his father and getting married with his mother Oedypus feels responsible for the prophecy of the plague. He feels ashamed, remorseful and sad and he is so disgusted with himself that he decides to stab his eyes with a golden brooch. He blinds himself for the pain he feels, however, after doing that he is worried about his children.