Question

(a)
Part A
What is a theme in the passage?

A
A feeling of independence is difficult to achieve.
B
Revenge can be satisfying.
C
Overconfidence can lead to unexpected results.
D
Freedom is a personal choice.
(b)

Part B
Which detail from the passage best supports the theme from Part A?
A
". . . I thought I was pretty cool riding up and down the block, age five, in my brother's hand-me-down shirt." (paragraph 1)
B
"I was scared of riding on Sarah Street. Mom said hungry dogs lived on that street . . . ." (paragraph 2)
C
". . . I liked the way the water sprang up from the sprinkler . . . ." (paragraph 5)
D
"Big baby, I thought, and said, 'You can run over my leg with your trike if you want."' (paragraph 5)

Answer 1

(a)
The theme in the passage is:
**D Freedom is a personal choice.**

(b)
The detail from the passage that best supports the theme from Part A is:
**A ". . . I thought I was pretty cool riding up and down the block, age five, in my brother's hand-me-down shirt." (paragraph 1)**.

This detail reflects the idea of personal choice and the development of a sense of independence.