Simmy the Champion

CHARACTERS:
SIMMY
JEWEL

Stage Set:
The two characters are standing in the middle of a living room.

SIMMY: Why didn't you tell me what heartache feels like?
JEWEL: Sweetie, there are things only life can teach you.
SIMMY: But, Mother . . . how'd you ever know? Nobody can reject someone so cool like you.
JEWEL: Trust me, sweetie. I've had my share of heartache.
SIMMY: Ma . . . how did you deal with it? I mean, did you ever get over it?
JEWEL: Oh, I thought I'd never ever smile again or love again, but then I met your father, and I had you to make me forget about everything that is wrong with the world.
SIMMY: Ma, the guys I know are not as nice as Papa.
JEWEL: Remember this: the world is full of all kinds of people. You oughta be careful who you trust.
SIMMY: So, Ma . . . why does it feel like I can never face the world again? I never want to go back to school.
JEWEL: Hey, listen. You will get over it. Maybe not today, but soon enough. You gotta get busy doing other things.
SIMMY: Maybe. . . . Well, I didn't know I could talk to you about stuff . . . I mean, like this.
JEWEL: Now you know!


Which statement provides the best support for the theme of the passage?
A.
"Nobody can reject someone so cool like you."
B.
"Sweetie, there are things only life can teach you."
C.
"Trust me, the world is full of all kinds of people."
D.
"You gotta get busy doing other things."