A Birthday Tradition Part A

What is a theme in the story?

A miracle can happen at any moment.

Be careful what you wish for.

Beauty is all around us.

Friends do not have to be peers.

Part B

Which quotation best supports the answer in Part A?

"Justine felt tears well up, even though she realized that this was exactly what she had wanted . . . "

"' . . . you should be thankful for the time you have with her and the effort she puts into selecting those outfits for you.'"

" . . . inside the box was obviously another grandmother-chosen outfit: a fringe-covered, pink leather jacket and sparkly stretch slacks."

"Justine mumbled, 'And then after you leave, I’ll incinerate the outfit.'"