Identity and Belonging in "Broken Chain" — Quiz

Question 4 • English Language Arts 8

Which sentence from “Broken Chain” best expresses a theme related to wanting more than one has?

Answer

“Orsua, the owner, said Alfonso could have the calendar at the end of the year if the waitress, Yolanda, didn’t take it first.”

“Alfonso didn’t want to be the handsomest kid at school, but he was determined to be better looking than average.”

“He turned his bike over, balancing it on the handlebars and seat, and flossed the spokes with the sock.”

“His portable radio was on, but not loud enough to make Mr. Rojas come down the steps and wave his cane at him.”

Explanation

Choice B best expresses wanting more than one has: Alfonso is not satisfied with simply being average-looking; he wants to be better looking than average. The other choices describe a calendar, cleaning a bike, or keeping a radio quiet, rather than this desire for more.

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