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What was the occasion of the cake being baked?
What was the occasion of the cake being baked?
- Father's retirement party
- Grandmother's 73rd birthday
- Grandfather's 73rd birthday (correct)
- Mother's graduation celebration
How did the child view the cake?
How did the child view the cake?
- As a regular dessert
- As a toy-like wonder (correct)
- As an ordinary food item
- As a healthy snack
Why did the child's mom want to keep the cake away from the child?
Why did the child's mom want to keep the cake away from the child?
- Because the child would become hyperactive with sugar (correct)
- Because the child was allergic to sugar
- Because the child had a fear of cakes
- Because the cake was too expensive
What did the child do when the mom's back was turned?
What did the child do when the mom's back was turned?
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What did the mom fear would happen if the child had sugar?
What did the mom fear would happen if the child had sugar?
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What visual effect does the text describe occurring due to the child having sugar?
What visual effect does the text describe occurring due to the child having sugar?
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The Cake
- The narrator's mom baked an impressive cake for the narrator's grandfather's 73rd birthday party.
- The cake was covered in extremely thick frosting and featured mini-marshmallow and toothpick creatures on top.
- To a four-year-old, the cake seemed like a wonderful toy and a delicious treat.
The Sugar Effect
- If the narrator consumed even a small amount of sugar, they would become extremely hyperactive.
- The narrator's desire for sugar would become overwhelming, making it their sole focus.
- This intense craving would create a void that would attract even more sugar, potentially devouring all the sweetness in the world.
The Incident
- The narrator managed to climb onto the counter and grab a handful of cake when their mom's back was turned.
- This action triggered an irreversible chain reaction, leading to unpredictable consequences.
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