Instruction: Sign read the short passage and answer the questions that follow:

      When the school garden was destroyed by hungry goats, Mary stayed after class to replant the tiny seedlings. Although the sun was hot and the soil was dry, she worked carefully, watering each plant with hope. Her friend Joy laughed and said it was useless because the goats would return and nothing would grow. Still, Mary continued visiting the garden every day to care for the seedlings.
      A week later, small green leaves began to appear, and soon the garden looked alive again. Everyone thanked Mary for her patience and hard work, while Joy felt embarrassed for doubting her.”