Part A How does the narrator's mindset during the race affect the story?
A) She panics and forgets to pace herself, developing the
theme that it is important to maintain focus in times of
stress.
B) She is grateful for her teammate's support, developing
the theme that good sportsmanship is more important
than winning.
C) She questions her ability, developing the theme that
negative thoughts can sabotage one's performance.
D)She stumbles and injures her ankle, developing the
theme that maintaining positive thoughts can help
overcome one's pain.

Part B
Which quotation from the story best supports the response to part A?
A) “You got this, I tell myself. You got this.”
B)”But I don’t feel fine. Familiar feelings of doubt begin to run with me.”
C) “For A few minutes I run with Amber, she stays with me, quietly speaking words of encouragement.”
D)”’Open your stride,‘ she says when we reach the top, and I do, each step covering some serious distance.”