Question

Read the following summary of Scene 1 of the play.

Caitlin and Horatio arrive at Horatio’s home after school. Caitlin is guessing what Horatio’s newest project is going to be. Horatio excitedly retrieves a jar filled with dough from the kitchen. Horatio explains that it is a sourdough starter from his grandmother. Caitlin is unsure that it is as exciting as Horatio claims.
Which of the following ideas should be included in this paragraph to create a complete summary of Scene 1 of the play?
A
Caitlin remembers when baking soda lava spilled all over the carpet.
B
Caitlin makes a disgusted face when she first sees the dough.
C
Horatio asks Caitlin if she would like to feed the sourdough starter.
D
Horatio declares that he will keep the sourdough starter alive for a long time.

Answer 1

C

Horatio asking Caitlin if she would like to feed the sourdough starter is a key event that advances the scene and involves both characters.