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Answer: ASet 5: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 The tortoise challenged the hare to a race. The hare was fast and mocked the slow tortoise. Text 2 During the race, the hare took a nap because he was so far ahead. The tortoise kept walking without stopping and won the race.
Based on the texts, why did the tortoise win?
A. He was persistent while the hare was overconfident and lazy.✓ Correct
B. He ran faster than the hare.
C. The hare got lost.
D. The race was cancelled.
Detailed Explanation
Tortoise: Slow but kept walking (Persistent). Hare: Fast but took nap (Overconfident/Lazy). Result: Tortoise won.
Key Evidence:
• "kept walking without stopping"
• "took a nap"
Why others are wrong: B (Text 1 says hare was fast.), C (Took a nap.), D (Won the race.).