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Read the following story excerpt and answer the question that follows: "Nope, I am not going to try out for the track team," Mayza told her friend. "Oh, why not? I am so sad, Mayza," Janie whined. "I thought we could be in this together. Please try out!" "I just don't have the time." Mayza responded sadly. "I am trying to keep my grades up. I need scholarships for college." Mayza looked up to see the track coach standing over her. "Mayza," she said, "I saw you at the practice run yesterday, and I was very impressed with your ability. I am hoping to see you at try-outs this afternoon. You know, there are scholarships available for winning students this year." Mayza looked up at her. "Coach," she said, I'll be there." Which line of dialogue impacted Mayza and changed the direction of the story?

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She was told that there would be scholarships for students who won. So that changed her mind about try outs.
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The line of dialogue that changed the story was, "You know, there are scholarships available for winning students this year." This changed Maya's plans, and it made it so that she could try out for track.
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