Which statement best describes the central idea of the story?A. Young people struggle to fully understand the ideas and experiences of adults.B. People of all ages and experiences sometimes feel unsuccessful or misunderstood.C. The people we count on the most are often the ones who let us down when we need them.D. Watch out for people who hide their true intentions by trying to distract you with flashy actions.

Which statement best expresses a central theme of the story?A. Children can feel suffocated by parents and need to assert their independence.B. Parents understand what their children want and should make all the decisions.C. Parents want their children to be successful even if the child does not want to be.D. Children want to be protected by their parents and feel isolated when they are not.

PART A: Which statement best expresses the main theme of the story?A. Fear of the unknown causes people to make assumptions and reject whatthey do not understand.B. People have the tendency to avoid uncomfortable situations because theyare insecure.C. Despite good intentions, it is not possible to treat everyone equally.D. Prejudice is a result of weak people trying to overpower people withinfluence and authority

Which statement best expresses the theme of the story?A. It can be difficult for children to learn right from wrong when there are bad influences around them.B. People are more likely to learn and practice good behavior when it is taught to them with kindness.C. Children often do not understand that adults have encountered the same challenges they have.D. It is best not to assume the worst in people, as situations can easily be misunderstood.

Which statement best describes a major theme of the story?A. People can never truly escape the terrible things they have done.B. People without remorse can commit terrible crimes without consequences.C. People often make a mistake while committing a crime because of their arrogance.D. People who are very lonely may turn their feelings on others and cause them harm.

Which statement best expresses the central idea in the text?A. Reading challenging books helps us develop our point of view.B. Writing about our past helps us uncover what we enjoy doing most.C. Traveling to another country makes us more open to new experiences.D. Understanding different perspectives helps us make sense of the world.