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Pretest: Unit 2

Two high school sweethearts go their separate ways after

a misunderstanding. Years later, both are happily married

to other people and discover that their children are in the

same kindergarten class.

Which plot development would most logically lead a reader to conclude that

the themes of this story are forgiving oneself and others and embracing new

beginnings?

O

A. They are not surprised when their children act like best friends one

week and worst enemies the next.

O

B. They cordially endure any interactions at school functions and

secretly wonder what might have been

O

C. They both realize the foolishness of their teenage behavior, but

neither one is brave enough to broach the subject.

O

D. They jokingly agree that they and their spouses can all be friends

but that their children can never date one another

Question

Danika Gibbs

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14 March, 21:52

I

Pretest: Unit 2

Two high school sweethearts go their separate ways after

a misunderstanding. Years later, both are happily married

to other people and discover that their children are in the

same kindergarten class.

Which plot development would most logically lead a reader to conclude that

the themes of this story are forgiving oneself and others and embracing new

beginnings?

O

A. They are not surprised when their children act like best friends one

week and worst enemies the next.

O

B. They cordially endure any interactions at school functions and

secretly wonder what might have been

O

C. They both realize the foolishness of their teenage behavior, but

neither one is brave enough to broach the subject.

O

D. They jokingly agree that they and their spouses can all be friends

but that their children can never date one another

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Pamela Lowery · Answer 1

D. They jokingly agree that they and their spouses can all be friends but that their children can never date one another

Explanation:

The only other reasonable option would be Option B, but the connotation of "endure" is rather negative, suggesting that forgiveness had not truly occurred.

We choose Option D because it is lighthearted in tone, and-although they do joke about impeding new beginnings-the nature of the interaction is entirely unburdened by the past.