Sentence 1: This is the second time Rick has taken this final. 
 Sentence 3: This time Rick chose to study instead of party 
 Sentence 4:  This time Rick has confidence to beat this test 
 Sentence 5:  Rick was able to pass the class this time 
 Option 1: The first time Rick passed and prepared. 
 Option 2: The first time Rick failed, but this time, Rick is prepared.