Desiree was smart, serious, and lonely. She didn't fit in with
others, but the one area in which she felt confident was her
scientific experimentation. She was sure she'd win the big
competition with her hybrid plant specimens. At the
competition, however, another girl beat her with a very
similar project. Desiree did not find fame as a scientist, but
she found a kindred soul with whom she formed a lifelong
friendship.
Which is the best statement of the complex theme of this passage?
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A. Good friends are hard to find and difficult to keep
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B. When things don't turn out as expected, it can be a welcome
surprise.
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C. Don't judge a book by its cover,
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D. Self-esteem is important, but holding others in high esteem is
more important