Question

Which is the best statement of the theme of this passage?
Responses
A Dancing can be used in more ways than just entertainment.Dancing can be used in more ways than just entertainment.
B Merchants are often beset on the road by vicious thieves.Merchants are often beset on the road by vicious thieves.
C Traders should be more careful when traveling through the woods.Traders should be more careful when traveling through the woods.
D Thieves can beset you at any time and take all your money and goods.Thieves can beset you at any time and take all your money and goods.
E When everyone else gives up, a clever person can come up with a solution.

Answer 1

The answer is paragraph e

Answer 2

I think the best statement of the theme of this passage is E: "When everyone else gives up, a clever person can come up with a solution." It highlights the idea of perseverance and problem-solving.