Question

Read the excerpt from “In Response to Executive Order 9066.”

I tell her she’s going bald. She tells me I copy on tests.
We’re best friends.

Read the excerpt from “Mericans.”

“Girl. We can’t play with a girl.” Girl. It’s my brother’s favorite insult now instead of “sissy.” “You girl,” they yell at each other. “You throw that ball like a girl.”

Which theme best describes the two passages?
In all cultures, children engage in complicated games.
In all cultures, children playfully taunt one another.
In all cultures, children engage in sibling rivalry.
In all cultures, children value sports and school.

Answer 1

In all cultures, children playfully taunt one another.

Both passages show kids teasing each other (mocking baldness/copying on tests; calling someone “girl” and mocking how they throw), which fits playful taunting.