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beginner’s class

“hey, pasha,” called séamus as he crossed the parking lot. “what are you doing this afternoon? i was thinking about catching a movie, if you’re interested.”

“thanks, but i’ve got big plans today,” pasha replied with a huge smile. “today is the day.”

“huh? today is what day?” asked séamus with a confused look.

“the day, silly,” answered pasha. “i finally saved enough money to enroll in the beginner’s class at the motorcycle safety association. i’m headed there now, as a matter of fact.” séamus stared at his friend in disbelief.

“wait a minute,” he said as he stopped in his tracks. “you actually enrolled in the motorcycle riding class? i never thought you’d do it. i thought it was just another project you act excited about and then drop in two weeks.”

“don’t be silly,” replied pasha. “this isn’t like the time i wanted to volunteer as a clown for the children’s center or start my own dog walking business. i’m serious about learning to ride motorcycles. once i get my first bike, i’ll travel all over the world just like my hero, lois pryce.”

“isn’t she the woman who rode her motorcycle from alaska to south america?” séamus asked as they continued walking toward the dark grey msa building.

“yes, that’s her,” said pasha. “i got to meet her last year when she gave a speech at the history of the americas museum. she talked about following your dreams, and that’s exactly what i intend to do.”

a loud roaring sound filled the air as pasha and séamus entered the motorcycle safety association. they stood in the lobby and looked out at an indoor gym filled with people of all ages on motorcycles. pasha felt a brief rush of insecurity as she watched the riders maneuver their way through an obstacle course of traffic cones and speed bumps.

“this looks intense!” séamus remarked. “do you think they’ll let me stay and watch?” pasha was about to answer when a tall woman dressed in a

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select all the correct answers.
what are two ways that séamus changes by the end of the story?

• he learns how to ask for help when he needs it.
• he expresses more appreciation for history.
• he is supportive of his friend’s goal.
• he displays interest in a new activity.
• he changes his attitude toward volunteerism.

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Explanation:

1. For "He is supportive of his friend’s goal": Initially, Séamus was disbelieving about Pasha's enrollment in the motorcycle class, but later he asks if he can stay and watch, showing support for Pasha's goal of learning to ride motorcycles.
2. For "He displays interest in a new activity": Séamus shows interest in the motorcycle riding activity by asking if he can stay and watch the class, indicating his newfound interest in this activity.

The other options are incorrect: There is no indication he learns to ask for help, the story doesn't show more appreciation for history (he just recognizes Lois Pryce's feat), and there's no change in attitude toward volunteerism.

Answer:

C. He is supportive of his friend’s goal.
D. He displays interest in a new activity.