Select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is Even the smartest people need help sometimes.But no one called, and no matter where she looked, she saw no sign of Pogo.Allegra's perfect record was still intact—thanks to some assistance from a little girl."I know you're upset, Violet," Allegra told her, "but don't worry. I'm not giving up that easily."Submit

Read the following story.Finding PogoIt was ten o'clock in the morning when the alert came to Allegra, the cleverest sleuth in the neighborhood. The Johnson family's cat, Pogo, was missing. Without a second's hesitation, Allegra grabbed her detective kit and headed out, ready to tackle the case.When she arrived at the Johnson house, the family was tearful and upset. Pogo had been missing since the day before, and no one had any idea where she was. Luckily, Allegra knew exactly what to do.First, she hung posters all over the neighborhood. The posters showed a picture of Pogo and asked people to call the Johnsons if they had seen her. Then Allegra walked up and down each block around the Johnsons' house. She even looked in the park and at the school. But no one called, and no matter where she looked, she saw no sign of Pogo.Allegra reassured the family that she had never failed to solve a mystery. But the truth was, she was stumped. What could have happened to Pogo?Suddenly Allegra noticed Violet, the youngest member of the Johnson family, tugging on her sleeve. "I know you're upset, Violet," Allegra told her, "but don't worry. I'm not giving up that easily.""It's not that," Violet said. "I think I can help."Allegra sighed. "Violet, that's so sweet of you, but I'm a detective with years of training in solving mysteries. I've looked everywhere there is to look.""But I heard meowing," Violet insisted. "It's coming from the attic."Allegra raced upstairs, pulled down the hatch in the ceiling, and climbed the rickety ladder to the attic. There, huddled in a corner, was Pogo, safe and sound!Allegra's perfect record was still intact—thanks to some assistance from a little girl.Which of the following best describes the main theme or lesson of the story?Being an expert means solving problems independently.You will succeed if you refuse to give up.Even the smartest people need help sometimes.Submit

Select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is Actions are more valuable than talk.The inside of the shed was now clean and organized."Your sister is nice, but without you, it doesn't seem like anything would ever get done."Submit

Select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is You may not understand a thing's worth at first.Her next door neighbor, Ms. Addison, had recently had surgery and couldn't handle yard work, so Kamala had offered to help her out."Honey, I hope you said thank you," her mom said, examining it."Just a gift from Ms. Addison," she replied. "It was nice of her, but it's kind of ugly."Submit

Select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is Be honest, even when it doesn't benefit you."But don't forget to audition again next year," she added with a wink.He didn't have the heart to tell them that it was all for nothing because he couldn't even be in the play.He knew that the longer he put off dropping out of the play, the more he would hurt the rest of the cast and crew.Submit

What is the theme in this passage?As Joy reached her class, she noticed that Mr. Somers looked annoyed."And what's your excuse for being late today?" he asked, peering over the edge of his glasses."It was my mother,” Joy answered. “She had to leave for Ohio this morning and forgot to wake me." Joy hoped her teacher would buy her excuse."Really, now?" Mr. Somers commented as Joy entered the class."May I come in?" Bianca announced from behind Joy."And what is your excuse, Miss Temple?" Mr. Somers looked like he was used to this routine."It’s my fault,” Bianca replied honestly. “I woke up late.""Well, make sure it never happens again. Go take your seat." Mr. Somers sighed.As the girls moved to their desks, Mr. Somers interrupted."Miss Rodman, as punishment for your late arrival, you will be helping the drama club for the next two weeks. Either that, or you can go see the principal.""What? Why are you punishing me alone? Bianca's late too,” Joy complained."Yes. But unlike you, she told me what really made her late," Mr. Somers said.Joy glanced at Bianca as she flipped her hair over shoulders and grinned. A. A child's life is full of troubles. B. Adults do not trust children. C. A lie does not go unpunished. D. A positive attitude wins every situation. E. Everyone should be self-reliant.