Read the excerpt from "Broken Chain.” "Ponytails! Those girls who messed with Frostie and me had ponytails. Is she cool?” "I think so.” Ernie sat up in bed. "I bet you that’s her.” Alfonso felt his stomach knot up. "She’s going to be my girlfriend, not yours!” "I’m going to get even with her!” "You better not touch her,” Alfonso snarled, throwing a wadded Kleenex at him. "I’ll run you over with my bike.” Which message does Gary Soto want readers to take away? A chance at love is important. Revenge is acceptable. It can be an unpredictable world. Family bonds are very strong.

The story "The Broken Chain" tells the narrative of a young man (Alfonso) who is having difficulty preparing for his first date. After meeting Sandra, Alfonso realised that she admired him for who he was and how he looked.

Option A is correct A chance at love is important. This excerpt is all about love and chance for love.

The fundamental theme of the story is that true beauty may be discovered on the inside as much as on the outside. The story takes place in Sacramento, California.

"Are you persuaded money grows on trees?" says the narrator. It all begins with Alfonso, a 13-year-old boy who is growing increasingly conscious of his personal features and how people perceive him.

Other Options is incorrect as:

Option B is incorrect Revenge is acceptable as they were fighting for a girl but they didn't wanted any revenge.

Option C is incorrect as It can be an unpredictable world it is an irrelevant statement from this excerpt.

Option D is incorrect Family bonds are very strong as there is nothing mentioned about Family in this excerpt.

Therefore Option A is correct as it is about love.

For more information about "Broken Chain.” refer to the link:

https://brainly.com/question/11949685