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Pretest: Unit 2
Two high school sweethearts go their separate ways after
a misunderstanding. Years later, both are happily married
to other people and discover that their children are in the
same kindergarten class.
Which plot development would most logically lead a reader to conclude that
the themes of this story are forgiving oneself and others and embracing new
beginnings?
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A. They are not surprised when their children act like best friends one
week and worst enemies the next.
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B. They cordially endure any interactions at school functions and
secretly wonder what might have been
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C. They both realize the foolishness of their teenage behavior, but
neither one is brave enough to broach the subject.
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D. They jokingly agree that they and their spouses can all be friends
but that their children can never date one another

D. They jokingly agree that they and their spouses can all be friends  but that their children can never date one another

Explanation:

The only other reasonable option would be Option B, but the connotation of "endure" is rather negative, suggesting that forgiveness had not truly occurred.  

We choose Option D because it is lighthearted in tone, and—although they do joke about impeding new beginnings—the nature of the interaction is entirely unburdened by the past.  

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