Read the poem. A Life Lesson James Whitcomb Riley There! little girl! don't cry! They have broken your doll, I know; And your tea-set blue, And your play-house, too, Are things of long ago; But childish troubles will soon pass by, There! little girl! don't cry! There! little girl! don't cry! They have broken your slate, I know; And the glad wild ways Of your school-girl days Are things of the long ago; But life and love will soon come by, There! little girl! don't cry! There! little girl! don't cry! They have broken your heart, I know; And the rainbow gleams Of your youthful dreams Are things of the long ago; But heaven holds all for which you sigh, There! little girl! don't cry! Question 1 Part A Which statement is a theme of the poem? A. It takes courage to admit defeat. B. Despite life’s disappointments, there are also great rewards. C. By thinking for oneself, a person can overcome problems. D. There is always a chance of failing when one takes a risk. Question 2 Part B Which lines from the poem best support the answer to Part A? "And your play-house, too, / Are things of long ago;" "But heaven holds all for which you sigh, / There! little girl! don't cry!" "There! little girl! don't cry! / They have broken your heart, I know;" "Of your youthful dreams / Are things of the long ago;"