Borders
by thomas king

1. why did the speaker's mother want to travel

I think you forgot to give the choices along with this question. i am answering the question based on my knowledge and research. he speaker's mother wanted to travel because she wanted to visit her daughter at Salt Lake City. I hope that this is the answer that has actually come to your desired help.

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