Select the correct answer.
Which excerpt from the story helps develop the theme that it is wise to be observant and not trust others too easily?
A. "one thing is sure, though, and that is if it don't work we are out of the running in the race, for the new boat the
Jenkins boys have just bought, will run circles round the Sprite." (paragraph 2)
B. "Well," said Bob slowly, it won't be the first time we've had to try again. If there is any trouble I feel sure it's in
the caps, for this manganese dioxide was made by the electric current," (paragraph 12)
C. "We've got to be mighty careful this time, continued Bob, and not let one of those caps get into their hands,
for the secret of the whole thing is in them." (paragraph 29)
D. "Instantly Jack threw over the lever, but, alas for the hopes of the boys, nothing resulted. As they looked at
each other keen disappointment was evident on both faces." (paragraph 16)