Read the excerpt from Esperanza Rising.

Mama reached up and stroked the back of her head. She seemed embarrassed. "I . . . I figured out that I can't wear a hat with my hair on top of my head. And this makes more sense, does it not? After all, I am going to work today, not to a fiesta."

What phrase does the author use to describe Mama’s feelings?

I can’t wear a hat with my hair on top of my head.
She seemed embarrassed.
Mama reached up and stroked the back of her head.
I am going to work today,