Question

3 read the following sentences from the text.
\wilson was quiet for a minute, then it all came out. in a burst of emotion, he told his mom about the contest, how excited he was to enter, and how furious he felt when his teacher told him that he wouldnt be allowed to do so this year.
its just not fair, mom, he complained. i know i could really do well on it. why wont they let me?
wilsons mother put her hand on his shoulder. sometimes, son, she said softly, people follow rules even when they dont make sense. maybe you can convince your teacher this is one of those times when the rule should be bent... or even broken.
what conclusion can you draw from this evidence?

Explanation:

From the text, Wilson is upset about being barred from a contest he wants to enter, and his mom suggests he try to convince the teacher to bend/break the rule. So we can conclude that Wilson is eager to participate in the contest, feels the restriction is unfair, and his mother advises him to try to persuade the teacher to make an exception.

Answer:

Wilson is eager to take part in the contest, considers the restriction unfair, and his mother suggests he try to persuade the teacher to make an exception.