Part A A theme of the story is that in times of need, people benefit more from actions than from promises of support.

How does Jerome develop this theme?

He seeks advice from his mother, rather than working through his problem alone.

He brings his teammates together to find ways to benefit others in their community.

He sends several messages a day to a friend who has recently suffered a tragedy.

He chooses to go directly to assist those in need, rather than ask about how to help.
Question 2
Part B

Which quotation from the text best supports the response to Part A?

"The morning after the rugby championship, Jerome reached for his phone, prepared to enjoy the usual flood of photos that tended to appear following a game."

"He wondered how many people would actually show up to help out and how many would simply hope that enough others did."

"Jerome wandered through the morning with the weight of Martin’s news crowding his thoughts."

"Jerome thought for several moments, aware that his mother had paused her sorting to give him her full attention."

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