Which statement best describes a major theme of the story?A. People can never truly escape the terrible things they have done.B. People without remorse can commit terrible crimes without consequences.C. People often make a mistake while committing a crime because of their arrogance.D. People who are very lonely may turn their feelings on others and cause them harm.

PART A: Which statement best expresses the main theme of the story?A. Fear of the unknown causes people to make assumptions and reject whatthey do not understand.B. People have the tendency to avoid uncomfortable situations because theyare insecure.C. Despite good intentions, it is not possible to treat everyone equally.D. Prejudice is a result of weak people trying to overpower people withinfluence and authority

PART A: Which of the following best describes the theme of the text?A. Sometimes people cannot escape their past and family history, even when trying to resist their influence.B. Losing a parent is a difficult and confusing experience, no matter how grown up a person considers themselves.C. Unexpected tragedies can encourage people to seek comfort from those they normally wouldn't.D. Sometimes the intentions behind hurtful actions can help make up for the actions themselves.

Which statement best describes the central idea of the story?A. Young people struggle to fully understand the ideas and experiences of adults.B. People of all ages and experiences sometimes feel unsuccessful or misunderstood.C. The people we count on the most are often the ones who let us down when we need them.D. Watch out for people who hide their true intentions by trying to distract you with flashy actions.

Which statement best expresses the theme of the story?A. It can be difficult for children to learn right from wrong when there are bad influences around them.B. People are more likely to learn and practice good behavior when it is taught to them with kindness.C. Children often do not understand that adults have encountered the same challenges they have.D. It is best not to assume the worst in people, as situations can easily be misunderstood.

Which of the following statements best identifies a theme of the text?A. People should get to know each other first before resorting to judgment.B. Strangers can be more dangerous than they initially appear.C. Loneliness can drive people to behave strangely towards others.D. Kindness and hospitality are difficult to find among strangers.