Question

Mia and Ethan grew up in the same neighborhood in a bustling city, where they shared countless adventures and formed amazing memories. Throughout middle school, their friendship only grew stronger.

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One day, Ethan made an unexpected announcement: He wanted to be an actor. "I want to try out for the school play, but I'm nervous about memorizing all the lines," he confessed to Mia.

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Mia always supported new experiences, and this time was no different. "I'll help you memorize your lines, and I'll dress up in character!" she said. In a fake British accent, she added, "And I'll even use my best accent to make it authentic."

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Soon after, when Mia tried out for the school soccer team, Ethan acted as her personal trainer. "Let's run laps and do some speed work to get you ready for the 90-minute games!" he suggested. They practiced together four days a week, and whenever he saw her slow down, he blew his whistle and shouted reassurances to keep her motivated.

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At the end of every practice, an out-of-breath Mia would say to him, "I'd give up if it weren't for you, Ethan."

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That year, a boy named Noah moved into the neighborhood. Confident and talented, he quickly became popular at school, and soon, Ethan felt threatened by Noah's presence, especially when he noticed how much time Noah was spending with Mia.

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One day, Ethan overheard Mia talking to Noah about the school play. "You should try out, Noah. You'd be great onstage," Mia said.

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Ethan's heart sank. He had been working so hard for that role, and now it seemed like Noah might try to take it from him. Feeling betrayed and hurt, Ethan angrily confronted Mia. "I thought you were helping me with the play, not conspiring against me!"

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Mia was taken aback. "Ethan, I would never! I was just talking to Noah about trying out too," she cried.

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Ethan stormed off, leaving Mia confused. The next few days were tense. Ethan avoided Mia, and their lifelong friendship seemed to be falling apart.

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During auditions, Ethan was onstage when he noticed Mia in the crowd. Seeing her there made his mind cloud with anger and sadness, and he began struggling with his lines. Mia, noticing his distress, walked onstage and started acting out the scenes with him, just like they had practiced. Ethan's confidence returned, and he delivered a stellar performance.

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Backstage after the audition, Mia said to Ethan, "I'm sorry. I never meant to hurt you. You're my best friend, and I want you to succeed."

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There was relief in Ethan's eyes when he said, "I'm sorry too. I was just scared of losing you as a friend."

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Mia smiled and said reassuringly, "You'll never lose me. We're a team, remember?"

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In the end, Ethan got the lead role, and Noah was cast as his costar. In fact, the three of them could often be found together rehearsing lines while passing a soccer ball back and forth. Mia knew so much of the play that the director recruited her to be part of the stage crew. The trio was making a new set of memories, together.

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How does Mia respond to Ethan's angry confrontation?

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Mia becomes upset with Ethan and decides to distance herself from him.
B.
Mia ignores Ethan's feelings and continues to encourage Noah.
C.
Mia tries to reassure Ethan that she would never betray him.
D.
Mia dismisses Ethan's feelings and continues to spend time with Noah.

Answer 1

C. Mia tries to reassure Ethan that she would never betray him — she says she was just talking to Noah about trying out too.