Question: Of the following options, which provides the best summary of "The Mystery of the Stolen Wallet"?

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Sam eagerly anticipates treating himself and his friend, Amir, to pizza after school. His excitement turns to disappointment when he discovers that his wallet and money are missing. Initially upset with Amir, Sam later finds his wallet at home. Choosing to forgive Amir, Sam decides to maintain their friendship.
Sam eagerly anticipates treating himself and his friend, Amir, to pizza after school. His excitement turns to disappointment when he discovers that his wallet and money are missing. Initially upset with Amir, Sam later finds his wallet at home. Choosing to forgive Amir, Sam decides to maintain their friendship.

Anticipating the end of the school day to enjoy pizza with Amir, Sam's excitement diminishes when he realizes his wallet and money are missing. As he and Amir search for it, tensions rise with a disagreement about whether Sam left it at home or if Amir has stolen the wallet. Eventually, Sam chooses to extend an invitation to Amir for pizza despite the earlier dispute.
Anticipating the end of the school day to enjoy pizza with Amir, Sam's excitement diminishes when he realizes his wallet and money are missing. As he and Amir search for it, tensions rise with a disagreement about whether Sam left it at home or if Amir has stolen the wallet. Eventually, Sam chooses to extend an invitation to Amir for pizza despite the earlier dispute.

Satisfied with the funds in his recently acquired wallet, Sam invites his friend Amir to join him for pizza after school. To his dismay, when Sam reaches into his pocket, the wallet is nowhere to be found. Amir suggests the possibility that Sam left it at home, but Sam is certain that it has been stolen. Frustrated and disappointed, he is determined to locate it, with or without Amir's assistance.
Satisfied with the funds in his recently acquired wallet, Sam invites his friend Amir to join him for pizza after school. To his dismay, when Sam reaches into his pocket, the wallet is nowhere to be found. Amir suggests the possibility that Sam left it at home, but Sam is certain that it has been stolen. Frustrated and disappointed, he is determined to locate it, with or without Amir's assistance.

Thrilled to inherit his grandfather's wallet along with $20, Sam is enthusiastic about treating his friend Amir to pizza after school. However, his excitement turns to frustration and anger when he can't locate the wallet. Despite questioning others at school and expressing his irritation to Amir, Sam eventually heads home. To his relief, he discovers the wallet there and promptly calls Amir to proceed with their pizza plans.
Thrilled to inherit his grandfather's wallet along with $20, Sam is enthusiastic about treating his friend Amir to pizza after school. However, his excitement turns to frustration and anger when he can't locate the wallet. Despite questioning others at school and expressing his irritation to Amir, Sam eventually heads home. To his relief, he discovers the wallet there and promptly calls Amir to proceed with their pizza plans.

The best summary of "The Mystery of the Stolen Wallet" is: Sam eagerly anticipates treating himself and his friend, Amir, to pizza after school. His excitement turns to disappointment when he discovers that his wallet and money are missing. Initially upset with Amir, Sam later finds his wallet at home. Choosing to forgive Amir, Sam decides to maintain their friendship.

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Yes, I am 100% confident in my answer that the best summary of "The Mystery of the Stolen Wallet" is: Sam eagerly anticipates treating himself and his friend, Amir, to pizza after school. His excitement turns to disappointment when he discovers that his wallet and money are missing. Initially upset with Amir, Sam later finds his wallet at home. Choosing to forgive Amir, Sam decides to maintain their friendship.

which of the following statements would best describe a theme from the story?

a: when people are suspicious that a crime has taken place, it most likely happens.
b: friendship is often ruined when people argue with each other.
c: people do not always spend their money wisely.
d: having strong emotions can lead someone to believe things that are untrue.

The statement that best describes a theme from the story "The Mystery of the Stolen Wallet" is:

d: having strong emotions can lead someone to believe things that are untrue.

This theme is evident in the story when Sam's emotions of disappointment and frustration lead him to believe that his friend, Amir, may have stolen his wallet, which later turns out to be untrue.

Question: Read the following two sentences from the text. What do they show the reader about Sam? Sam glared at his friend. "Amir, I said I was sure a million times." (1 point) Responses Sam knows that he left the wallet in the kitchen, but does not want Amir to know. Sam knows that he left the wallet in the kitchen, but does not want Amir to know. Sam blames Amir for stealing his wallet. Sam blames Amir for stealing his wallet. Sam is getting impatient with those who ask him if they are sure he had the wallet when he left his house. Sam is getting impatient with those who ask him if they are sure he had the wallet when he left his house. Sam believes that there is a possibility that Amir is tricking him.

The sentences "Sam glared at his friend. 'Amir, I said I was sure a million times.''' show the reader that Sam is getting impatient with those who ask him if they are sure he had the wallet when he left his house.