Question

select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is dont hurry important choices. she opened the box and tried sliding her feet into the shoes shed rushed to purchase, and her heart sank. when the coach substituted her for another player, she pulled out her old shoes from beneath the bench.

Explanation:

The first quotation shows regret from rushing a purchase, which relates to the theme of not hurrying important choices. The second one is about a substitution in a game and getting old shoes, with no connection to the theme.

Answer:

She opened the box and tried sliding her feet into the shoes she'd rushed to purchase, and her heart sank.