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
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determination without hope
B
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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
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"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
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Daddy had already fed the horses, which should have been my job.
C
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His voice was impatient, partly angry at me and partly hurrying to beat the river's encroachment.
D
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"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: C. His voice was impatient, partly angry at me and partly hurrying to beat the river's encroachment.