A woman discovers an old letter that tells a family secret. It turns out that the wealth the family has enjoyed for generations came from illegal activities. The woman agonizes over whether she should tell the rest of her family, who believe that their ancestors were honest shopkeepers. As she is mulling over this decision, a journalist contacts her. He is writing a newspaper article about the history of local businesses and wants to write about her ancestors. If the woman tells him the truth, it will embarrass her family. If she doesn’t, she will be perpetuating a lie. Finally, she decides not to speak to the journalist. Instead, she writes and publishes an article that reveals the truth about her ancestors and details a plan to use some of the family’s resources to help the community. What is the resolution of the story? (1 point) Responses A woman makes a shocking discovery. A woman makes a shocking discovery. A woman publishes an article about her family’s past. A woman publishes an article about her family’s past. A woman wrestles with whether to tell a secret. A woman wrestles with whether to tell a secret. A woman must give an answer to a reporter. A woman must give an answer to a reporter.

Answer 1

The resolution of the story is: A woman publishes an article about her family’s past. This act not only reveals the truth about her ancestors but also demonstrates her commitment to using the family's resources to benefit the community, choosing honesty over the preservation of a false legacy.