Two close friends, Nell and Hamish, are competing against each other in a tournament. They are evenly matched in skill, and it becomes apparent that they will both make it to the final round. However, Hamish is accused of cheating in the semifinals by one of his opponents. Nell has proof that Hamish couldn’t have cheated. However, allowing Hamish to be disqualified would make Nell the winner of the tournament by default.

Question

If the story’s theme is about good sportsmanship, what would be the most logical conclusion to this story?

(1 point)
Responses

Nell exposes the lie and proves that Hamish is innocent, allowing the friends to compete against each other.
Nell exposes the lie and proves that Hamish is innocent, allowing the friends to compete against each other.

Nell refuses to speak up in defense of Hamish and wins the tournament.
Nell refuses to speak up in defense of Hamish and wins the tournament.

Nell does something to get disqualified from the tournament as well.
Nell does something to get disqualified from the tournament as well.

Nell reaches out to Regina, the tournament organizer, for help in clearing Hamish’s name.

Answer 1

The most logical conclusion to the story, given the theme of good sportsmanship, would be:

Nell exposes the lie and proves that Hamish is innocent, allowing the friends to compete against each other.

This choice emphasizes integrity, loyalty, and fair play, aligning perfectly with the theme of good sportsmanship. It shows that Nell values her friendship with Hamish and the principles of fair competition over personal victory.