Question

Read the passage.

A Birthday Tradition

Part A

What is a theme in the story?

Responses

Friends do not have to be peers.
Friends do not have to be peers.

Be careful what you wish for.
Be careful what you wish for.

Beauty is all around us.
Beauty is all around us.

A miracle can happen at any moment.
A miracle can happen at any moment.
Question 2
Part B - Points depend on a correct response in Part A.

Which quotation best supports the answer in Part A?

Responses

"' . . . you should be thankful for the time you have with her and the effort she puts into selecting those outfits for you.'"
"' . . . you should be thankful for the time you have with her and the effort she puts into selecting those outfits for you.'"

"Justine felt tears well up, even though she realized that this was exactly what she had wanted . . . "
"Justine felt tears well up, even though she realized that this was exactly what she had wanted . . . "

"Justine mumbled, 'And then after you leave, I’ll incinerate the outfit.'"
"Justine mumbled, 'And then after you leave, I’ll incinerate the outfit.'"

" . . . inside the box was obviously another grandmother-chosen outfit: a fringe-covered, pink leather jacket and sparkly stretch slacks."
" . . . inside the box was obviously another grandmother-chosen outfit: a fringe-covered, pink leather jacket and sparkly stretch slacks."

Answer 1

Part A: Friends do not have to be peers.

Part B: "' . . . you should be thankful for the time you have with her and the effort she puts into selecting those outfits for you.'"

Reason: That line directly points to valuing the relationship with the grandmother (an older friend/companion), which supports the theme that friends can be different ages.