Raul’s Big Problem

Question

L. Hernandez

Raul and his friends had a big problem. Samuel, the new student, loved to torment his classmates. He pulled the girls’ hair and knocked their books from their desks. In P.E. class he deliberately pushed the other boys as hard as he could and then pretended it had been an accident.

One day, during recess, Samuel approached Raul and his friends on the playground.

“Your shoes are ugly!” he said to a girl named Lola. Lola looked down at her feet with a sad look on her face. Then Samuel turned to Raul. “Did your grandmother give you that shirt? I bet it used to be hers.”

Raul looked straight into Samuel’s eyes. “I happen to like my shirt,” he said, standing proudly.

Samuel looked confused for a moment. Then he frowned. “Of course you do,” he said, as he began to walk away. “You don’t know anything about fashion!”

After Samuel left, Raul turned to Lola. “Don’t worry about him,” he said. “I think your shoes are great.” His other friends gathered closer to cheer Lola up.

“Thank you,” said Lola. “I guess Samuel can’t really hurt me that much when I have such great friends.”
Question
How are the two stories different?
Responses
A In “Raul’s Big Problem,” a new student makes fun of one of Raul’s friends. In “The Friendly Plan,” the new student makes fun of Raul’s teacher.In “Raul’s Big Problem,” a new student makes fun of one of Raul’s friends. In “The Friendly Plan,” the new student makes fun of Raul’s teacher.
B In “Raul’s Big Problem,” Raul picks on a boy named Samuel. In “The Friendly Plan,” Raul picks on a girl named Lola.In “Raul’s Big Problem,” Raul picks on a boy named Samuel. In “The Friendly Plan,” Raul picks on a girl named Lola.
C In “Raul’s Big Problem,” a new student approaches a group of friends and tries to make them feel bad. In “The Friendly Plan,” one of the friends approaches the new student to try to make him feel welcome.In “Raul’s Big Problem,” a new student approaches a group of friends and tries to make them feel bad. In “The Friendly Plan,” one of the friends approaches the new student to try to make him feel welcome.
D In “Raul’s Big Problem,” a girl named Lola becomes sad after being picked on by another student. In “The Friendly Plan,” Lola becomes angry after being picked on by another student and makes a plan to get back at him.In “Raul’s Big Problem,” a girl named Lola becomes sad after being picked on by another student. In “The Friendly Plan,” Lola becomes angry after being picked on by another student and makes a plan to get back at him.
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Answer 1

The correct response is:

C In “Raul’s Big Problem,” a new student approaches a group of friends and tries to make them feel bad. In “The Friendly Plan,” one of the friends approaches the new student to try to make him feel welcome. In “Raul’s Big Problem,” a new student approaches a group of friends and tries to make them feel bad. In “The Friendly Plan,” one of the friends approaches the new student to try to make him feel welcome.

This option highlights the contrasting actions of Samuel in "Raul's Big Problem" and the proactive, welcoming approach taken by one of Raul's friends in "The Friendly Plan."