Passage 1: Sally crossed her arms and put on her best pout. It just wasn't fair! Ellie
got to go to a sock hop, and she even got to wear nylons and lipstick!
Sally felt like a little girl in her bobby socks and saddle shoes. "Cheer
up, her mother said kindly. "While Ellie is at the dance, we can go see a
movie at the new drive-in theater."
Passage 2:
Ahuli was not sure he was ready. He had spent time in the woods
before, but he had never been alone. Now he would live off the land for
two days. He would provide his own food, shelter, and protection from
animals. When he returned to his home, he would no longer be
considered a boy. He would be a man.
Which statement best compares the two passages?
O A. Both passages share the theme of the struggle of growing up.
O B. Passage 1 is about friendship, whereas passage 2 is about
adventure.
O C. Both passages include family relationships as a main conflict.
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