Bella lives in a fantasy land where magic is an everyday occurrence. Although magic is not allowed in school, Bella is forced to make a
difficult decision - she casts a spell to keep the baby chicks in the
science lab warm after their incubator bulb breaks. Everyone is
appreciative of Bella's quick thinking to save the chicks, but she must
face the consequences nonetheless. Bella is disqualified from the
broom-flying derby because she broke a school rule.
Which is the best statement of the theme of the story?
A. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes but the important thing is to
learn from them.
B. It's more important to focus on academics than extracurricular
activities.
C. Sometimes we have to make sacrifices in order to do what is right.
D. It doesn't matter what other people think as long as you stay true
to yourself.