4. How does the title of the short story
contribute to its overall theme? A. It shows
how important it is to be physically fit and
able to make leaps.
B. It stresses how important it is to take risks,
even if they lead to bad results.
C. It foreshadows the great leap that the
narrator will have to take in order to survive.
D. It refers to the physical and emotional risks
the narrator's mother takes.