Final answer:
The 'clanging pots and pans' are responsible for waking the baby, as mentioned in the statement provided; this is the correct answer to the multiple-choice question.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement "The clanging pots and pans awoke the baby" indicates that the main answer to what awoke the baby is c) Clanging pots and pans. This can be understood by reading the sentence literally, as it directly attributes the baby's awakening to the noise of the pots and pans. Newborns or young infants often have a heightened sensitivity to loud or sudden noises, which can easily startle them. Examples from literature often depict this sensitivity; a sharp noise, the clanking of metal, or even the roar of a distant noise can cause an individual to stir or awaken abruptly.
In the context of the exam question provided, none of the other options (a lullaby, the smell of food, or a soft whisper) are mentioned in the statement. Therefore, by process of elimination and an understanding of the context, we can clearly conclude that the noise from the pots and pans is responsible for waking the baby.