Which BEST describes a common human experience as a theme of this reading selection?
A) The main character feels jealous of someone else's shoes.
B) The main character feels pride in performing menial tasks.
C) The main character feels jealous of someone who performs a task well.
D) The main character hopes that the team will be left without its star player.

what is the reading Selection, if I may ask?

(D) The main character hopes that the team will be left without its star player.

Explanation:

The main character feels jealous of someone who performs a task well is the correct answer. Although not everyone plays baseball, many people can relate to Owen's feeling of jealousy toward George.

adverb is the answer i believe.