Final answer:
The correct response is not provided in the given excerpts; it may be a creative interpretation or depend on additional context not included here.
Step-by-step explanation:
When we discuss When Andy said he wanted cold hard cash for his birthday, what was his mother's response?, we're exploring a language arts concept of understanding phrases and interpreting text. Given the provided references, none directly outlines the response of Andy's mother to his wish for cold hard cash. However, based on the phrases and excerpts, it seems that the question is more in the realm of a hypothetical scenario or a creative understanding rather than a fact-based response from a specific story or text. The correct answer might involve an idiomatic interpretation or rely on context not provided here.
Imagining a humorous twist, she might have presented him with a block of ice containing frozen dollar bills, turning the request for "cold hard cash" into a playful and creative gift.
Alternatively, she could have given him a bunch of coins, taking the request literally and playfully fulfilling it with actual cold coins.
She might have chosen a more practical approach by giving him a gift card to a store, ensuring he could select items he desired while still adhering to the theme of the request.
Another possibility is that she provided him with a check, meeting the request for cash in a conventional way but also allowing flexibility in its use.