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Which of the following best summarizes Ashima Ganguli's state of mind at the very beginning of the novel?
• A. She is afraid because she is about to give birth to her first child.
• B. She is homesick and craves food that reminds her of her life in Calcutta.
• C. She is typical of pregnant women who crave unusual foods.
• D. She feels sorry for herself and is miserable about her life in America.