This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B.
Part A:
Which statement best describes the theme of "Sophie's Challenge"?
A.
determination without hope
B.
victory of spirit even in defeat
C.
passion without true conviction
D.
courage in the face of adversity
Multiple Choice Question
Part B:
Select the piece of evidence from "Sophie's Challenge" that supports the answer to part A.
A.
"Scoot along now, Sophie," Mama said to me as I dawdled over my soup, "or Daddy will have completed all your chores for you."
B.
Daddy had already fed the horses, which should have been my job.
C.
His voice was impatient, partly angry at me and partly hurrying to beat the river's encroachment.
D.
"I'm not leaving Prim," I said recklessly. "I'm going to ride her to the pasture."
Part A: D. courage in the face of adversity
Part B: D. "I'm not leaving Prim," I said recklessly. "I'm going to ride her to the pasture." This shows Sophie's determination and courage in the face of adversity as she refuses to leave her beloved horse.
Which sentence from the text BEST demonstrates that Sophie's father is proud of her commitment and courage?
A.
"Scoot along now, Sophie," Mama said to me as I dawdled over my soup, "or Daddy will have completed all your chores for you."
B.
Together, silently, we secured the barn, until the only thing left to do was to drive the horses out.
C.
For the first time in two weeks Daddy broke into a small smile.
D.
The thought of falling reinforced my fear of an impending disaster; however, she kept her footing, and I saw her ears prick up as she heard the other horses whinnying, indicating our close proximity to the pasture.