Read the excerpt from "Amigo Brothers.”The local junior high school across from Tompkins Square Park served as the dressing room for all the fighters. Each was given a separate classroom, with desktops, covered with mats, serving as resting tables. Antonio thought he caught a glimpse of Felix waving to him from a room at the far end of the corridor. He waved back just in case it had been him.How does this excerpt relate to the story’s theme?
Answer
A
It shows that close friends challenge each other both physically and mentally.
B
It shows that real friends help each other overcome difficult situations in life.
C
It shows that true friends care about each other even in the face of competition.
D
It shows that friends can face a separation without losing their connection.
Explanation
Antonio and Felix are separated into different rooms because they are competing fighters, but Antonio still hopes he sees Felix and waves back. That small gesture shows affection and concern even as they prepare to fight each other. The excerpt therefore supports the idea that true friends care about each other even in the face of competition.
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