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Questions and Answers
What prompted Laura to suggest baking cookies?
What prompted Laura to suggest baking cookies?
- They were looking for a snack.
- They were bored on a rainy afternoon. (correct)
- Their mother asked them to cook.
- They had just finished grocery shopping.
What was the initial reaction of the narrator towards Laura's suggestion to bake cookies?
What was the initial reaction of the narrator towards Laura's suggestion to bake cookies?
- Excited to start baking immediately.
- Unhappy and refused to help.
- Already had a plan to go outside.
- Indifferent, but willing to join in. (correct)
How did their mother respond when she entered the kitchen?
How did their mother respond when she entered the kitchen?
- She joined them in eating the cookies.
- She scolded them for making a mess.
- She offered to help and reached for an apron. (correct)
- She left them to bake on their own.
What mishap occurred while they were preparing the cookies?
What mishap occurred while they were preparing the cookies?
What can be inferred about the quality of the cookies they baked?
What can be inferred about the quality of the cookies they baked?
Flashcards
Baking
Baking
An activity that involves preparing a sweet treat from ingredients.
Dough
Dough
A mixture of flour, sugar, and other ingredients used to create cookies, bread, or other baked goods.
Unexpected Event
Unexpected Event
An unexpected event that disrupts the usual plan, often creating a humorous or chaotic situation.
Shared Joy
Shared Joy
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Flour Explosion
Flour Explosion
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Study Notes
Rainy Afternoon Activity
- Laura suggested baking cookies.
- The author initially wasn't enthusiastic but agreed.
- The family (mother and daughter) worked together on making cookies.
Baking Process
- Flour, sugar, and other ingredients were used.
- Flour spread everywhere—counter, hair, apron.
- A sugar spill happened, resulting in laughter.
- The cookies were baked excessively.
Family Interaction
- Mom supported Laura and the author.
- She helped with baking as requested and aided with cleaning.
- Mom's helpfulness led to a positive interaction and laughter.
- The family enjoyed the cookies despite the longer baking time.
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Description
Explore the delightful experience of a family baking cookies together. Laura, the daughter, inspired the baking activity, leading to messy yet joyful moments with flour and sugar spills. Enjoy the laughter and bonding moments that resulted from their baking adventure.