Question

Read this excerpt from We Beat the Street.

"What do we have to lose? Let's just do the applications and see what happens," George suggested.
"Yeah, man—why not?" Sampson told the others. "Let's go for it."
Rameck added, "Can't hurt anything. Who knows—this might turn out to be a good thing."
In what way are the three friends different at the end of the story?

A) They no longer care about their dreams and goals.
B)They are much more hopeful about their futures.
C)They no longer have specific ideas about their futures.
D) They are much more relaxed about achieving their goals.

Answer 1

B) They are much more hopeful about their futures.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this story, we see that the three friends doubt their possibilities of improving their lives. They were born in an environment that was not conducive to success, and instead, they suffered from poverty and other social problems. When they decide to become doctors, none of them truly believe it to be possible. The hesitation is obvious in this dialogue. However, as the three friends progress and begin to have some success, they become much more hopeful about their futures. They also become interested in helping others achieve the same.

Answer 2

The correct answer is: Option B. They are much more hopeful about their futures.

After George lends his insight about the situation, Sampson and Rameck are convinced that they should follow him thorugh with an application that will define something significant about their futures. This evidences how hopeful the three characters became at the end of the excerpt, leaving doubt aside.