The selection can be identified as a short story because it —
A spotlights the supporting characters
B has several major plots
C has a main character
D focuses on a single subject
The description of Ted enjoying his mother’s food in paragraph 3 is included in the selection because it —
A shows how much Ted loves his mother and siblings
B explains how the tradition of cooking Ted meals started
C shows how Ted is willing to sacrifice a treasured tradition to show his determination
D reflects how distant Ted will become from his mother and siblings
The author describes Ted’s stained-glass course and his design of the fort to emphasize Ted’s —
A determination for planning ideas thoroughly
B appreciation for his mother providing for him
C passion to donate to a charity of home for dogs
D desire to provide helpful gifts to his family