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Sana and Min sat cross-legged by the window. The Min gazed out longingly at the playground shining outside, and

"Just do your needlepoint, and we can go." Sana said

"They'll just tell me my stitches are crooked and make me pull it out again" Min sulked

Then do your stitches straight, Sana said without mercy

It was easy for Sana to say. Her stitches were always straight. She woke up every morning and practiced like a hundred other children in the village, while Min used her sewing things to conceat her storybook if worked most of the time, too-unti Exhibit Day came and named it all it was the only day of the year Min ever regretted skipping lessons and she still didn't regret it all that much

With a sigh, Miri began to sew

Use the story excerpt to answer the question.

Which analysis about cultural ideas is best supported by the actions of the characters in this passage?

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Needlepoint is an activity some families require, but reading is something only some familles do

Needlepoint is a competitive activity for children, but reading is considered an individual pursult

Reading might be an acceptable activity for children, but needlepoint is considered more important

Reading is a forbidden activity for children, but needlepoint is considered an essential skill

Answer 1

The best-supported analysis about cultural ideas in this passage is:

**Reading might be an acceptable activity for children, but needlepoint is considered more important.**

This is evident from Min's reluctance to practice needlepoint because she prefers reading and is aware that needlepoint is valued, especially on Exhibit Day when her skills are likely to be judged. However, while she enjoys reading, the cultural expectation seems to prioritize needlepoint as an important skill that must be practiced and perfected.