Question

Read the excerpt from "Raymond's Run." Maybe she'd like to help me coach Raymond; she obviously is serious about running, as any fool can see. And she nods to congratulate me and then she smiles. And I smile. We stand there with this big smile of respect between us. It's about as real a smile as girls can do for each other, considering we don't practice real smiling every day, you know, cause maybe we too busy being flowers or fairies or strawberries instead of something honest and worthy of respect . . . You know . . . Like being people. The text evidence in this excerpt best supports the idea that Squeaky

Answer 1

Answer: B. appreciates the strength of her competitor.  

Explanation: On Edgenuity!!!!!

Answer 2

This question is missing the options. I've found the complete question online. It is the following:

The text evidence in this excerpt best supports the idea that Squeaky:

A. is tired of running and would rather coach.

B. appreciates the strength of her competitor.

C. is proud because she won the race.

D. thinks people only smile a real smile when they win.

Answer:

The evidence supports the idea that Squeaky:

B. appreciates the strength of her competitor.

Explanation:

"Raymond's Run" is a short story by Toni Cade Bambara. It is narrated from Squeaky's perspective. She is Raymond's sister and is beautifully loyal to her brother, not accepting anyone saying anything to him about his being different. She is brave and feisty, ready to pick up a fight with anyone, including the girl mentioned in the excerpt we are analyzing here.

Once they compete, Squeaky begins to admire Gretchen. Squeaky, being strong and honest herself, admires those same qualities in others. Gretchen put up a fight and tried her best during the race. For that reason, she has gained Squeaky's respect.