Question

Select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is Taking

shortcuts leads to poor results.
It was all scratched and dusty, but her mom was always saying that it "had
potential."
The stain clumped in the leftover dust and dirt and collected in the tiny dents
and scratches that remained, making them even more noticeable.
It'll look great with the mahogany stain, she reasoned.
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Answer 1

Answer: "The stain clumped in the leftover dust and dirt and collected in the tiny dents and scratches that remained, making them even more noticeable."

Explanation: This quote shows that the shortcuts taken in the cleaning process have resulted in a poor outcome, with the dust and dirt left behind causing the stains to be even more noticeable. This supports the idea that taking shortcuts leads to poor results and reinforces the theme of the story.