Question

Use the passage below to answer the question.

Amber writes a narrative in which a boy named Caleb gets a job working at a bookstore. While he is working there, he notices Alicia, another employee, stealing money from the cash register. Caleb isn’t sure what to do. He tells himself that perhaps he was mistaken and Alicia didn’t really take the money. Then he sees her stealing money a second time.
What is the most logical conclusion to this story?

Responses

Caleb confronts Alicia, who admits her guilt and returns the money.
Caleb confronts Alicia, who admits her guilt and returns the money. - no response given

Alicia decides she doesn’t like working in a bookstore and quits.
Alicia decides she doesn’t like working in a bookstore and quits. - no response given

A stranger catches Alicia stealing and reports her.
A stranger catches Alicia stealing and reports her. - no response given

The owner of the bookstore decides to sell the business.

Answer 1

Caleb confronts Alicia, who admits her guilt and returns the money.

Reason: Caleb sees Alicia steal twice, so the most direct and logical outcome among the choices is that he addresses the theft and she confesses and makes restitution.