And I’m smiling to beat the band cause if I’ve lost this race, or if me and Gretchen tied, or even if I’ve won, I can always retire as a runner and begin a whole new career as a coach with Raymond as my champion. After all, with a little more study I can beat Cynthia and her phony self at the spelling bee. And if I bugged my mother, I could get piano lessons and become a star. And I have a big rep as the baddest thing around. And I’ve got a roomful of ribbons and medals and awards. But what has Raymond got to call his own?

Question

And I’m smiling to beat the band cause if I’ve lost this race, or if me and Gretchen tied, or even if I’ve won, I can always retire as a runner and begin a whole new career as a coach with Raymond as my champion. After all, with a little more study I can beat Cynthia and her phony self at the spelling bee. And if I bugged my mother, I could get piano lessons and become a star. And I have a big rep as the baddest thing around. And I’ve got a roomful of ribbons and medals and awards. But what has Raymond got to call his own?

How does this excerpt provide evidence of the theme “Real champions care about others’ feelings”?
A. It shows that Squeaky actually lets Gretchen win.
B. It shows that Squeaky really wants to beat Gretchen.
C. It shows that Squeaky wants Raymond to also experience success.
D. It shows that Squeaky wants to please her mother by getting piano lessons.
is the answer c?

Answer 1

Yes, the correct answer is C. It shows that Squeaky wants Raymond to also experience success. The excerpt mentions that Squeaky can retire as a runner and become a coach with Raymond as her champion, indicating that she cares about Raymond's success and wants to support him in his own achievements. This demonstrates the theme of "Real champions care about others' feelings."

Answer 2

Yes, the answer is C. The excerpt provides evidence of the theme "Real champions care about others' feelings" because it shows that Squeaky wants Raymond to also experience success. Squeaky mentions that she can retire as a runner and begin a new career as a coach with Raymond as her champion. This demonstrates her desire for Raymond to excel and achieve success in his own right. It shows that Squeaky not only cares about her own achievements but also cares about the well-being and accomplishments of others.