Universal themes

What is the main universal theme explored in the passage?

• The importance of studying hard

• The value of integrity over dishonesty

• The fun of playing basketball

• The role of teachers in exams

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Jamal remembers his grandfather's advice: "Character is what you do when nobody's ."

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Name one universal theme from the passage related to personal values.

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How does the passage illustrate the theme of integrity through Jamal's actions?

• By showing him using the answer key

• By depicting his decision to discard the answer key and rely on his own knowledge

• By having him skip the test

• By making him tell the teacher about Marcus

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The passage shows the theme of perseverance when Jamal continues working on the test despite the drawing on his weeks of study.

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Explain how the passage uses Jamal's grandfather as a symbol to develop the theme of integrity.

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Evaluate how Jamal's observation of Maria Gonzalez contributes to the development of the theme of perseverance in adversity.

• It makes him want to cheat more

• It reminds him of others who persist honestly, reinforcing his choice to maintain integrity

• It distracts him from the test

• It leads him to help her

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Analyze the metaphor of success through deception as a foundation built on rather than solid ground, and explain what it reveals about the theme of honesty.

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Describe how the pressure in the classroom setting helps develop the universal theme of temptation versus moral choice.

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What does the passage suggest about the universal theme of true accomplishment?

• It comes only from perfect scores

• It is felt through honest effort, even if the outcome is uncertain

• It requires help from friends

• It is tied to social privileges like driving

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