Which central theme about motherhood is highlighted?

• A. Motherhood can be found in chosen families and supportive communities, not only biology.
• B. Motherhood is defined by biology alone.
• C. Biological mothers hold all authority.
• D. Motherhood is irrelevant in the story.

Answer: (A)

At its heart, this item tests understanding that motherhood isn’t limited to biology. The story shows mothers as those who offer care, guidance, and emotional support, not just those who give birth. Lily finds a mothering presence in August and the Boatwright sisters, and in Rosaleen’s protective friendship. Their home becomes a place of nurture and belonging, demonstrating that a mother can be someone who chooses to care for you and shape your identity. That’s why the option about motherhood existing in chosen families and supportive communities best reflects what the text highlights. The other ideas—biology alone defining motherhood, biological mothers holding all authority, or motherhood being irrelevant—don’t fit the relationships and dynamics the story presents.