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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.

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

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

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 exposes the lie and proves that Hamish is innocent, al

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Nell exposes the lie and proves that Hamish is innocent, allowing him to compete in the final.

Reason: Good sportsmanship means defending fair play even at personal cost, so she clears Hamish so the final is decided on skill, not disqualification.