Select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is Every person has something important to offer.His mother's healthy cooking and quiet, studious ways were just what he needed after such a loud and busy day.Maybe next weekend he would be ready for more fun, but not now.But sometimes he wished he had a mom who was a little more . . . well, fun.Submit

Select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is Some things in life are not worth spending a lot of money on."Please be more careful," he told the dishwasher.They were costly, but he wanted to give his customers the best dining experience he could."Good point," said Joe. "In this business, sooner or later everything breaks."Submit

Select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is Actions are more valuable than talk.The inside of the shed was now clean and organized."Your sister is nice, but without you, it doesn't seem like anything would ever get done."Submit

Select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is Traditions can bring people together in unique ways.Everyone laughed and smiled at each other at the reminder of that well-known family story.Luis battled the need to yawn as he listened to all the familiar old tales.Submit

Select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is Just because you find something funny doesn't mean others will."I had an important presentation at work that morning, but I was late to my meeting because I needed to change clothes," his mom said."I'm sorry, Mom," he said. "I didn't think that one through."One day, Asher decided to pull a prank on her. He had heard about this trick from a friend and wanted to try it.Submit

Select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is Be honest, even when it doesn't benefit you."But don't forget to audition again next year," she added with a wink.He didn't have the heart to tell them that it was all for nothing because he couldn't even be in the play.He knew that the longer he put off dropping out of the play, the more he would hurt the rest of the cast and crew.Submit