How does the relationship between George, Sampson, and Rameck at the beginning of We Beat the Street compare with their relationship at the end?

a They rely more heavily on each other at the end of the story.

b They do not have as strong a friendship by the end of the story.

c They are more playful with each other by the end of the story.

d They do not share their dreams with each other at the end of the story.

Answer: a They rely more heavily on each other at the end of the story.

Explanation:

We Beat the Street: How a Friendship Pact Led to Success is an autobiography written by The Three Doctors and Sharon M. Draper, in which the doctors share their personal experiences.

The novel tells a story about the unusual friendship between Sampson, Rameck and George. What they have in common is that they all come from underprivileged neighborhoods in Newark, NJ. Their childhood is that of violence, gangs and drugs. In their society, academic success is not valued, and it is expected of people to participate in criminal activities once they leave the school.

When the boys arrived at University High School, they each felt lonely because they no longer belonged to the neighborhoods they grew up in. They chose education over crime. Over the course of the novel, however, their friendship develops and they are able to confide in each other and share their fears.

In this sense, options B and D are incorrect, as their relationship only becomes stronger as the novel progresses. Option A, rather than C, is the correct answer, as the boys gradually mature and rely on each other.