Question

the golden boys and their new electric cell
by l. p. wyman (excerpt)

(1) \say, jack, do you have any idea that this thing is going to work?\

(2) \i dont know, bob, the theory is all right, but how it will work out in practice is a cat of another color; one thing is sure, though, and that is if it dont work we are out of the running in the race, for the new boat the jenkins boys have just bought, will run circles round the sprite.\

(3) \well, well soon know, for its about ready to test.\

(4) this conversation took place one afternoon in the latter part of july in the basement of a house in skowhegan, maine. the room was fitted up as a combined workshop and laboratory, and a single glance would indicate that the two boys were by no means novices, for it contained many expensive and intricate pieces of machinery.

(5) jack and bob golden, 15 and 17 years old respectively, were sons of a rich manufacturer, who had made a large part of his fortune through his own inventions. mr. golden was an indulgent father and seeing that his inventive genius had descended to his sons, had fitted up a modern machine shop and laboratory for them and

select the correct answer from the drop-down menu.

how does the author develop the theme that confidence grows as a result of many experiences and how one chooses to approach those experiences?

the author develops this theme through

• the discussion of how the jenkins boys bought a brand-new boat for the race
• the discussion of how jack and bob will try again if it does not work the first time
• the details about jack and bobs father being an inventor and manufacturer
• the details of how fred and will almost found out about jack and bobs last invention

Explanation:

Analyze the theme and options

The theme is "confidence grows as a result of many experiences and how one chooses to approach those experiences."

Evaluate the textual evidence

In paragraph 2, Bob says, "I don't know, Bob, the theory is all right, but how it will work out in practice is a cat of another color... and that is if it don't work we are out of the running..."
In paragraph 3, they respond with, "Well, we'll soon know, for it's about ready to test." This shows their willingness to try again and test their work, directly supporting how one chooses to approach experiences (with determination to try again if it fails).

Select the correct option

The option "the discussion of how Jack and Bob will try again if it does not work the first time" directly aligns with the development of building confidence through trial, experience, and proactive approaches.

Answer:

• the discussion of how the Jenkins boys bought a brand-new boat for the race
• the discussion of how Jack and Bob will try again if it does not work the first time (Correct answer)
• the details about Jack and Bob's father being an inventor and manufacturer
• the details of how Fred and Will almost found out about Jack and Bob's last invention