Day 126 Location : Limestone Spring Lean - to , CT Miles hiked today : 15.7 Miles from Springer : 1,483 Miles to Katahdin : 693.2 Elevation : 980 ' It was a nice short hike this morning to a cafe that was just off the trail , where we had lunch . Along the way , there was a race track visible from the mountain , and it was kind of neat to watch the cars going around the track . The drivers were pretty good , as the course looked extremely difficult . OPTIONS:
- They eat at local restaurants .
- they are racing cars .
- they drove on the trails .
- None of the above choices .

A: What is the author doing on their trip ?

The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas . We had freedom , failure , success and responsibility , and we learned HOW TO DEAL WITH IT ALL ! If YOU are one of them , CONGRATULATIONS ! OPTIONS:
- All the new inventions .
- All the new successes and no failure .
- All the ways things stayed the same .
- All the successes without failure .

A: What is the source of the narrator 's excitement ?

Victor has been dying to see an Astros game for awhile now , so last night I went with him , Cory and Jill to see the Astros play the Yankees . That had to have been the worst game I ' ve ever seen . In an act of desperation , the Astros started trying to steal bases near the end and failing miserably . The highlight of the night were the fireworks . OPTIONS:
- Vic wanted to see the team so badly and the game was a disaster .
- It was a really good game for Astros fans but really sad for us Yankees fans .
- None of the above choices .
- To top it off , the night ended with a fireworks show that fizzled completely .

A: Why might I have been particularly disappointed about this game ?

Great ! Except , I have to prove I fixed it , so I have to go to the court , and pay them $ 15 to come and say " Cool " and check off a box . The plate fee is going to be about $ 10 . Still , it 's going to take up a whole lunch time . OPTIONS:
- I have to pay a fine because I had an accident .
- The 15 dollars covers a " court cost " or sort of fine for having a minor violation and proving compliance .
- None of the above choices .
- I have violated someones civil rights .

A:
What is the reason I have to pay 15 dollars ?