Nathan stared moodily at his computer screen as he listened to his mother call him again. He had been at school all week, and he wanted a rest.
He didn’t want to traipse around downtown Huntsville. He didn’t want to stand for hours while a bunch of adults gave long speeches about freedom, and he didn’t want to listen to an orchestra playing music.
However, this was what his mother had in mind for his Saturday. She also required him to put on a suit and tie. Nathan was not happy.
Nathan and his mother caught the bus into town and joined the crowd already gathering in the square. To his surprise, Nathan saw that many children were at the parade and that some of them were his friends from school!
“Hi Anthony, hi Jada,” Nathan exclaimed. The brother and sister, twins from his class, turned to face him.
“Hi!” they both replied, almost in unison.
“Aren’t you glad to be here?” Jada continued.
“Well,” Nathan began, honesty compelling him to add, “Not really. I wanted to play computer games. Do you truly want to be here?”
“Actually, yeah,” Anthony said. “Martin Luther King Junior was a hero. He stood up to racism in a peaceful way that brought people together. He was a true leader. I am proud to be here to remember his hopes and ideals.”
Nathan thought for a while before responding. “You are right, Anthony. This is the best place I could be right now.”
What can the reader infer will happen next in this story?
Nathan will start his own parade.
Nathan will give a speech at the parade.
Nathan will sneak away from the parade to play computer games.
Nathan will enjoy his time at the parade.