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Amber writes a narrative in which a boy named Caleb gets a job working at a bookstore. While he is working there, he notices Alicia, another employee, stealing money from the cash register. Caleb isn’t sure what to do. He tells himself that perhaps he was mistaken and Alicia didn’t really take the money. Then he sees her stealing money a second time.
What is the most logical conclusion to this story?
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Caleb confronts Alicia, who admits her guilt and returns the money.
Caleb confronts Alicia, who admits her guilt and returns the money.
Alicia decides she doesn’t like working in a bookstore and quits.
Alicia decides she doesn’t like working in a bookstore and quits.
A stranger catches Alicia stealing and reports her.
A stranger catches Alicia stealing and reports her.
The owner of the bookstore decides to sell the business.
The owner of the bookstore decides to sell the business.
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The most logical conclusion to the story is:
Caleb confronts Alicia, who admits her guilt and returns the money.
This conclusion is consistent with the narrative's build-up of Caleb's internal conflict regarding witnessing the theft and his eventual decision to take action. It addresses the central issue of the story—Alicia's theft—and provides a resolution that involves confrontation and accountability. The other options do not provide a direct resolution to the theft or Caleb's dilemma.
