It was finally Friday, and tonight was the championship soccer game. Monica leaped out of bed. She was opening her door when she froze. How could she have forgotten about the talent show? Her best friend, Alex, needed her to be his assistant. Alex was a really good magician and would probably win the talent show. He had to have an assistant for his tricks, though. Why did the talent show have to be tonight?
All day Monica worried. That afternoon, as she walked home from school, she got an idea. She ran back to school and asked the principal to put Alex at the beginning of the talent show. Then she told her coach about the show.
The talent show went well. The audience loved Alex's tricks. Once she was done, Monica raced off the stage, changed into her uniform, and ran out to the soccer field. She was just in time for the game!
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What is the solution to the problem in the story?
A. Monica decides to miss her soccer game and help Alex.
B. Alex helps Monica make it to her game in time to play.
C. Monica asks the principal to let Alex go first in the show.
D. Alex decides to do his magic act first in the talent show.
