Use the story Four-Handed Piano to answer the question.

Question

Four-Handed Piano

How do the differences between the characters of Skye and Camden affect the outcome of the story?

(1 point)
Responses

Both girls realize that they will never be best friends again because of Skye’s dislike for the piano.
Both girls realize that they will never be best friends again because of Skye’s dislike for the piano.

The two realize that each played a piano piece like the other at the beginning of the story.
The two realize that each played a piano piece like the other at the beginning of the story.

The two understand that their quarrel over their playing styles helped Natasha win the competition.
The two understand that their quarrel over their playing styles helped Natasha win the competition.

Both girls accept that the other plays the piano differently, so they will not play duets anymore.

Answer 1

The differences between the characters of Skye and Camden affect the outcome of the story by highlighting their conflicting approaches to piano playing and their relationship. The most fitting response is:

The two understand that their quarrel over their playing styles helped Natasha win the competition.

This response illustrates how their disagreement and differing styles ultimately detracted from their performance, allowing someone else, Natasha, to take advantage of their discord.