Question 21 of 23 Read the passage and then answer the question:
Are you ready to become a soldier? That depends. Do you
have the fitness to march 20 miles with a full pack? Do you
have the endurance to work 12-hour shifts in the desert
sun? Do you have the strength of character to stand
against America's enemies? Then maybe, just maybe,
you've got what it takes.
Which sentence best describes the message of the passage?
O A. Excellent physical fitness is required to become a soldier.
O B. Becoming a soldier requires one to pass difficult trials.
O C. The military can be dangerous, but it's also rewarding.
O D. Anybody with a clean record can join the armed forces.
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