What skill does Melinda learn that she has? Why is her gym teacher upset?

What skill does Melinda learn that she has? Why is her gym teacher upset?

• A. She discovers she is excellent at foul shots; the gym teacher wants her on the basketball team but later learns her GPA is 1.7, making her ineligible.
• B. She discovers she can run a mile in under six minutes; the teacher is upset about team color.
• C. She discovers she can shoot free throws but is not a good passer; teacher upset about leadership.
• D. She discovers she is good at rebounding; teacher upset about practice habits.

Answer: (A)

Melinda’s gym class reveals a real talent she didn’t know she had: she’s excellent at foul shots, a skill that makes the gym teacher think she could contribute on the basketball team. The upset comes from school rules about eligibility: even with this ability, her GPA is 1.7, which makes her ineligible to join the team. So the situation isn’t about not liking the color of the team or leadership problems; it’s about having a talent but being blocked by academic eligibility rules.

Melinda’s gym class reveals a real talent she didn’t know she had: she’s excellent at foul shots, a skill that makes the gym teacher think she could contribute on the basketball team. The upset comes from school rules about eligibility: even with this ability, her GPA is 1.7, which makes her ineligible to join the team. So the situation isn’t about not liking the color of the team or leadership problems; it’s about having a talent but being blocked by academic eligibility rules.