What central idea do "the quinceanera" and "the smithville gazette: neighborhood thief strikes again" share? a robbery occurred at the jewelry counter in the department store. a young man with a bad attitude was at the jewelry counter. a young man planned a clever getaway from the department store. a robbery at the jewelry counter angered the salesperson.

The central idea that both "The Quinceanera" and "The Smithville Gazette: Neighborhood Thief Strickes Again" share is the fact that in both stories, a young man planned a clever getaway from the department store. Option C is correct.

In both stories the main character is a sale person and the story follows their lives. Nevertheless, these have a difference which is the jewelry store setting.

the answer is b. i read this story before.