I have never won a game of checkers with Sarah as my opponent. I always study carefully before any move, and, just when I think I have fooled her, her eyes twinkle and her hand hops across the board gathering my pleces. Even though I lose, I feel excited in the match. One of these
days I will fool her, and I'll win!
Which best expresses the attitude of the writer towards checkers games with Sarah?
1. dislikes them because Sarah always wins
2. likes them because they are exciting
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3. thinks they are boring and a waste of time
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likes them because Sarah is easy to fool
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