Answer:
7) Which is the main theme of the passage?
D) Support from others can help us do anything.
8) What universal theme is dealt with in this passage?
B) overcoming one's fears and adversities
Explanation:
The whole conversation, although it begins with deciding where to travel, focuses on Jeannette's fear. Actually, the purpose of the trip becomes the family's wish to overcome Jeannette's acrophobia. <em>Kenneth and mom join together to help Jeannette deal with it and that is the moment Jeannette starts thinking about it and feeling motivated to try it.</em>
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A) Mountain climbing takes a lot of willpower.
This statement is true, but it doesn't have to do exactly with the passage.
B) We do not know what we have until we lose it.
Nobody lost anything in this excerpt.
C) Overcoming your fears is easy and enjoyable.
The passage actually shows that it is not easy and very pleasant.
The other question is about a universal theme present in the passage. It is about how people struggle to defeat our phobias and fears. <em>The first step is always the acceptance, as Jeannette shows admitting that she is afraid of height. Later on, her family's support motivates her to deal with her fear.</em>
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A) recovering from childhood abuse
There is no mention of childhood abuse.
C) losing one's innocence at an early age
Not even mentioned.
D) struggling to cope with difficult family members
On the contrary, Jeannette's family members are very caring.
