Question

Select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is being greedy will only hurt you in the end.

a) "Before he knew it, the cookies were all gone, and only crumbs remained on the baking sheet."
b) "He went into his room to do homework, but the lingering buttery-chocolate scent lured him back to the kitchen."
c) "In fact, Ben's stomach did hurt, and he felt like he was about to throw up."
d) "The cookies were warm and gooey, and Ben was hungry. At lunch, he'd eaten only an apple and a few pretzels."

Answer 1

Option a) "Before he knew it, the cookies were all gone, and only crumbs remained on the baking sheet." This quotation reflects the consequences of being greedy.

Step-by-step explanation:

The quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is being greedy will only hurt you in the end is option a) "Before he knew it, the cookies were all gone, and only crumbs remained on the baking sheet." This quotation reflects the consequences of Ben's greed for the cookies, as he ends up eating them all and leaving nothing for himself. It emphasizes that being greedy ultimately leads to negative outcomes.

"Before he knew it, the cookies were all gone, and only crumbs remained on the baking sheet."

"He went into his room to do homework, but the lingering buttery-chocolate scent lured him back to the kitchen."

"In fact, Ben's stomach did hurt, and he felt like he was about to throw up."

"The cookies were warm and gooey, and Ben was hungry. At lunch, he'd eaten only an apple and a few pretzels."