Question

priyanka remained steadfast. it doesnt look safe to me. you do what you like. she peeled off her shoes and socks, and slid comfortably into the swimming hole. it felt blessedly cool, as though she had immersed herself in a season that wasnt summer.
amina grunted in frustration, tugged hard on the rope, and took a running leap out into the open space. the rope held, but the tree branch did not, and amina landed on the rocky shore, missing the water entirely. she tried to stand, wobbled, and cried out in pain. i think i sprained my ankle, she admitted. shana and priyanka had to support her as she slowly and painfully limped home.
a student identified this theme of the story: its important to resist peer pressure and know what your limits are.
what events from the story support this theme?
choose 1 answer:
a priyanka doesnt give in to encouragement or pressure from shana and amina, so she avoids injury.
b shana overcomes her fear of heights, swinging on the rope and having a great time in the swimming hole.
c priyanka disappoints amina by not jumping off the rope swing at the end of their hike.
d shana and priyanka carry amina back down the trail after amina injures her ankle.

Explanation:

To determine which event supports the theme "It's important to resist peer pressure and know what your limits are", we analyze each option:

• Option A: Priyanka resists pressure from Shana and Amina (implied, as Amina took the leap) and avoids injury by not following, showing she knows her limits. This matches the theme.
• Option B: Shana overcoming fear is about facing fear, not resisting peer pressure or knowing limits.
• Option C: Disappointing Amina is about her choice, not showing resistance to pressure or knowing limits.
• Option D: Carrying Amina is about helping, not related to resisting pressure or limits.

Answer:

A. Priyanka doesn't give in to encouragement or pressure from Shana and Amina, so she avoids injury.