What deal does Ms. Connors make with Melinda?

• A. If Melinda teaches Brendan Keller how to make a foul shot, she will get an automatic A in gym.
• B. If Melinda teaches Brendan Keller how to make a foul shot, she will get an automatic B in gym.
• C. Melinda helps Brendan Keller with his math homework, and will get extra credit.
• D. Melinda can skip practices if she helps with calendars.

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is understanding a character’s incentive or deal described in the scene. Ms. Connors promises Melinda a reward in exchange for a specific action: if Melinda teaches Brendan Keller how to make a foul shot, she will automatically receive an A in gym. This shows a conditional arrangement where the action (teaching Brendan) triggers the consequence (an automatic A). The key take-away is recognizing that the deal is about exchanging help for a grade, tied specifically to a gym class and a basketball skill.

Other options don’t fit because they change either what the task is, who benefits, or what kind of reward is given. For example, a different option might swap the reward to a B, move the task to math homework, or allow skipping practices for calendars. None of those match the described conditional deal in the scene, which centers on teaching a foul shot in exchange for an automatic gym grade.