The correct answer is B. Ruth is nice to Percy, even though Percy was mean to her. Throughout the dialogue, Ruth shows kindness and selflessness by wanting Percy to buy the shoes first and expressing her desire to support her sister, despite the previous conflict.
CHARACTERS:
PERCY, an eighth grade student and Ruth's elder sister
RUTH, a second grade student and Percy's younger sister
MOM, Percy and Ruth's mother
Scene 1:
Stage Set: A room with pink wallpaper. Ruth is sitting on the bed and turning the pages of a book, with an expression of awe on her face.
PERCY: (shouting angrily) Ruth, what are you doing in my room? Haven't I told you umpteen times to not touch my books?
RUTH: (tearfully) I was only looking at the pictures in your book because they are so colorful and pretty.
PERCY: Well, now that you have seen them, out you go! And next time, don't touch my belongings without asking me.
(Ruth leaves with a hurt expression on her face.)
Scene 2:
Stage Set: A shoe shop in a busy street, where Percy and Ruth have come to shop with their mom.
MOM: Only one of you can buy a pair of shoes this month, as all the shoes in this shop are way more expensive than I had thought. (Takes Percy to a corner and speaks to her softly.) Percy, since you're the older one, I think you should let your baby sister buy a pair this time. You can buy your favorite shoes next month, can't you, darling?
RUTH: (hears their conversation) No, Mom, let Percy buy these shoes now, so she can wear them to the party next week, and I'll buy a pair for myself next month.
PERCY: (hugging Ruth) Well, you are the best sister in the world!. I realize I have been so mean to you, and I am truly sorry for my behavior. I'll try to be a better sister to you. (Ruth smiles broadly, hugging her sister back.)
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At the end of the story, what does the dialogue reveal about Ruth's character?
A.
Ruth is pretending to be nice to Percy as an ulterior motive.
B.
Ruth is nice to Percy, even though Percy was mean to her.
C.
Ruth thinks buying shoes later will make Percy like her more.
D.
Ruth wants to buy better shoes from another shop.
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