California in the 1820s and 1830s . was the most populated territory held by mexico. b. had a dramatic increase in its native american population. c. saw a harmonious relationship between the rancheros and the native americans. d. was controlled by wealthy rancheros. e. was already a mecca for entertainers.

d.  California was controlled by wealthy rancheros.

Explanation:

so the story tells of someone named kaushik choudhuri, but he does not narrate the story, a girl named hema does. hema tells the story in a second person point of view because you (the reader) are supposed to be the boy named kaushik.

here's an excerpt i found: "i was ushered into the fitting room, your mother watching approvingly as i took off my coat and sweater and tried on the bra."

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