An alien comes to Earth in a spaceship that has crash- landed. At first, humans fear him. The government
imprisons him and tries to keep his existence a secret. As
a result, humans never hear that he came from a planet
that had once had environmental problems similar to
those of Earth, but eventually solved them.
Which statement most accurately describes two literary themes of the story?
A. While some situations call for charity, people can also benefit from
pursuing their own interests.
B. People often will take advantage of others who show weakness,
so it is best to play to win.
C. One should remain skeptical, but sometimes it is O. K. to place
trust in the unknown.
D. People often will jump to conclusions without knowing the facts,
so one should maintain an open mind