Question

florence wilmington boy to his dog 1. jerome is pacing in his bedroom. the bedroom walls are decorated with posters of famous soccer players, and a trophy case sits to the left of the bed. there is a desk with a chair directly across from the bed. a pile of books sits on the desk. a small window is behind the bed. jeromes border collie, roscoe, sits on the bed and looks at jerome. roscoes head is cocked to one side as he listens to jerome speak. 2. jerome: roscoe, youve got it so easy. you dont have to worry about drivers education. dogs dont drive. i bet youd like to, wouldnt you, boy? then you could drive over to the dog park whenever you wanted to. its no use though—your paws wouldnt reach the pedals. 3.(he makes an aggravated noise) its just so ridiculous. i know how to drive! the gas is on the right and the brake is on the left. red means stop, green means go, and we both know what happens when you run through a yellow at the last minute. you were in the car with dad and me when the police officer let him go with a warning. he was lucky that he didnt get a ticket. which of these best describes the theme of this monologue? a dreams can come true. b dog is mans best friend. c dont sweat the small stuff. d enjoy the simple things in life.

Explanation:

The passage focuses on the relationship between Jerome and his dog Roscoe, showing their bond. It doesn't emphasize simple - life enjoyment, small - stuff worry, or dream fulfillment. The main idea is the companionship between a boy and his dog.

Answer:

C. Dog is man's best friend.