What do we learn about Andy's college dreams?

What do we learn about Andy's college dreams?

• A. he planned to study abroad
• B. he had a scholarship offer
• C. he never wanted to go to college
• D. he dreamed of becoming a professional athlete

Answer: (C)

This item tests how a character’s future plans are shown through what he says and does. In the story, Andy’s focus is on basketball and a belief that his path lies outside college. We don’t see him pursuing or mentioning college plans like studying abroad or chasing a scholarship, and his conversations point more to a future built around athletic goals than academics. Because the text gives no evidence of college ambitions and instead emphasizes avoiding or bypassing college, the most fitting reading is that he never wanted to go to college. The other possibilities would require explicit mentions of study abroad, a scholarship, or a concrete college plan, which aren’t supported by what the story presents.

This item tests how a character’s future plans are shown through what he says and does. In the story, Andy’s focus is on basketball and a belief that his path lies outside college. We don’t see him pursuing or mentioning college plans like studying abroad or chasing a scholarship, and his conversations point more to a future built around athletic goals than academics. Because the text gives no evidence of college ambitions and instead emphasizes avoiding or bypassing college, the most fitting reading is that he never wanted to go to college. The other possibilities would require explicit mentions of study abroad, a scholarship, or a concrete college plan, which aren’t supported by what the story presents.