Owen found five dollars near the vending machine. He thought about buying candy, but he turned it in. The school office found the owner, who thanked Owen. Later, Owen was chosen to help with the morning announcements.
What lesson does this story teach?
- Being honest builds trust, even when keeping something seems easier. (correct answer)
- Doing a good deed always means winning a prize right away.
- Keeping money you find is fine as long as you truly need it.
- Being helpful only matters if someone finds out about it.
Explanation: Owen gave back money he could have kept, and his honesty earned him trust and a new job with the announcements. That shows being honest builds trust, even when keeping something seems easier. The choice that says a good deed always brings an instant prize is wrong because Owen wasn't looking for a reward, and any story can teach honesty without a fast payoff. The choice that says keeping found money is okay if you need it is wrong because Owen chose to return it, showing honesty matters more than what he wanted. The choice that says being helpful only counts when others notice is wrong because Owen did the right thing before he knew anyone would find out or thank him.