Question

Read the passage.

A Relay Race to Remember


Part A

Which statement best describes a theme of this story?

Responses

People can try new ways of doing familiar tasks.

People can try new ways of doing familiar tasks.

People can choose to make the best of bad situations.
People can choose to make the best of bad situations.

Pride can prevent people from making good choices.

Pride can prevent people from making good choices.

Devotion can lead people to act foolishly.
Devotion can lead people to act foolishly.
Question 2
Part B - Points depend on a correct response in Part A.

Which detail supports the answer in Part A?

Responses

Malik feels as much mental torment as physical pain in the story.
Malik feels as much mental torment as physical pain in the story.

Malik recognizes that Sean is actually the fastest swimmer on the team.
Malik recognizes that Sean is actually the fastest swimmer on the team.

Malik attempts to hide the true extent of his injury from his teammates so they aren't distracted.
Malik attempts to hide the true extent of his injury from his teammates so they aren't distracted.

Malik accepts that he cannot race and offers support and encouragement to Sean.
Malik accepts that he cannot race and offers support and encouragement to Sean.

Answer 1

Part A: People can choose to make the best of bad situations.

Part B: Malik accepts that he cannot race and offers support and encouragement to Sean.

Reason: Malik’s decision to step back from racing because of injury and support his teammate shows making the best of a disappointing situation.