Question

meant on the making
on the soccer field, tempers were getting heated. finally, as it was a summer day around 80 degrees, my first grade teammate was ready to take on the competition. i was too busy picking flowers. run, kmart! get the ball! my coach shouted. the flower fell as the ball touched my foot. i got all i could see my destiny before my eyes — with the goals distracted, my habit scored! i finally shone through! i thought to myself, she shoots, she scores, my moment, and the crowd goes — wild? confused, i looked to see my coachs disappointed face.
oh, wrong goal
question 1 (1 point)
what is the central theme or message of the story?
○ a talent always shines through
○ b winning is everything
○ c team sports are more important than individual achievements
○ d mistakes are part of learning and growing
question 2 (1 point)
how does the storys ending contribute to its message?
○ a it suggests that the narrator gives up on soccer after the mistake
○ b it shows that the narrator is proud of scoring, regardless of the outcome
○ c it highlights that not every attempt leads to success, but it can be humorous and memorable
○ d it emphasizes that the narrator is more focused on impressing the coach

Explanation:

For Question 1:

• Option a: There is no indication in the text about talent shining through.
• Option b: The story does not suggest winning is everything.
• Option c: There is no comparison between team sports and individual achievements.
• Option d: The narrator made a mistake (scoring in the wrong goal) which is part of learning and growing.

For Question 2:

• Option a: The text does not mention giving up.
• Option b: The narrator scored in the wrong goal, so not proud of scoring in a positive sense.
• Option c: The mistake (scoring in wrong goal) shows not every attempt leads to success, and it's a memorable (and humorous in a way) event.
• Option d: The text does not show focus on impressing the coach.

Answer:

Question 1: d. Mistakes are part of learning and growing
Question 2: c. It highlights that not every attempt leads to success, but it can be humorous and memorable