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Answer: C. It is important to persevere through challenging situations.
Explanation: It is important to persevere through challenging situations best describes the theme in this excerpt.
For number 1, your option is correct (B). "Doggedly" is synonymous with "persistent," so "with great determination" matches that.
For number 2, your option is correct (D). "Stoutly" means "strong" and "sturdy," so "solid" would also work.
For number 3, your option is incorrect. The correct answer is B. "Boisterous" and "rowdy" both mean energetic and noisy. Since the children were bouncing off the walls, they were indeed energetic, boisterous, and rowdy.
