After setting his alarm clock for PM instead of AM, Eric woke up late for school. In his haste, he forgot to pack
a lunch or bring lunch money. Eric did not mind much at the time and figured that he could just eat some of his
friend's food. During lunchtime, Eric explained his situation to the people at his lunch table. His friends were
sympathetic to his cause, but they only packed lunches for themselves, not Eric. Katie offered Eric a small bag
of carrots. "Yuck! I hate carrots. Thanks anyway," Eric said as he declined Katie's offer. Chuck offered Eric his
milk, to which Eric responded, "Is that skim milk? Ewww.... I hate skim milk. Does anyone have any chocolate
milk?" Some people at the table did have chocolate milk, but they did not want to give their milk to Eric. To
break the silence, Ben offered Eric half of his egg salad sandwich, but Eric again refused quite rudely, "Egg
salad is gross. Doesn't anyone have anything good for me?" But that was the last offer that Eric would receive
that day.
1. What is the theme of this passage?
a. Beggars can't be choosers.
b. Don't be a picky eater.
c. Milk will do a body good.
d. Responsibility is taught, not learned.