David couldn’t wait to get off work, for he had an exciting weekend planned. He and his seven year-old son, Landon, were going o
n a camping trip. As David drove toward the Greenville suburb where Landon lived with his mother, the guilt gnawed at him. He hated that since the divorce nearly a year ago, he had not spent the quality time with Landon that he now wished he had. The two hour drive to Landon’s new home only complicated the wish for more frequent visits. David decided he was not going to dwell on the past, but instead look to the future. This weekend camping trip was just what they needed. 2 When David arrived Landon met him at the door grinning like someone who’d just won the lottery. An hour later, they were setting up camp. Before long, they headed to the creek bank with fishing poles in hand. As they each sat on a five gallon bucket, few words were spoken, but David knew that old wounds were healing. As Landon reeled in a tiny brim he looked over at his dad and said, "You know what, Dad, this is the most fun I’ve ever had." Even though his throat was tightening in an effort to hold back tears, David managed to say, "Me too, Son, me too." Read the passage on the left to answer the following questions: 14) Which statement BEST supports the theme of the passage? A) Life is full of surprises.
B) Fishing is great in Greenville.
C) People should be careful not to say hurtful things to those they love.
D) It’s never too late to make up for lost time with the people you love.
Which MOST CLOSELY identifies a theme in this passage?
A) Regret is destructive and leads to anger and hostility.
B) We must learn from our mistakes and make amends for all past errors.
C) It is better to think about future plans than to focus on past regrets.
D) It is better to express emotions privately than to communicate them publicly.
