What serious message about suicide does Rhonda's letter convey?

• A. Suicide is a personal choice
• B. Suicide will hurt everyone
• C. Suicide solves problems
• D. Suicide leads to fame

Answer: (B)

The main idea being tested is how suicide affects other people, not just the person who is hurting. Rhonda’s letter emphasizes that ending your own life would cause deep pain and upheaval for those who care about you—parents, friends, teammates, and the wider community. It’s a reminder that the consequences of suicide ripple outward, leaving others to grieve, question what they could have done, and carry lasting guilt and loss. The message isn’t about personal choice or escaping pain; it’s about recognizing the damage to loved ones and the idea that there are other ways to handle problems with support. The other options don’t fit because they miss this focus on the impact on others and the lasting hurt that follows.