The theme of this passage is C. Patience has its rewards. Shelby had to wait to enjoy the cherry pie but ultimately found a variety of desserts at the church potluck, suggesting that waiting can lead to greater rewards.
When Shelby came in the house, she smelled the cherry pie right away. Cherry pie was her favorite, and she couldn't believe her mother had made one. "May I have a piece right now, with ice cream on it?" she asked.
"No, you cannot," her mother replied. "That pie is for the church potluck dinner. You can have a piece there."
"Oh, Mom, it'll probably all be eaten by the time I get through the line," she whined. "Besides, their ice cream is always half melted."
"I don't care. I'm not showing up at church with half my pie eaten," her mother said.
"I just wanted one piece," Shelby mumbled.
Later that day when they arrived at church, the tables were loaded with all sorts of food. Shelby followed her mother to the dessert table. There were two other cherry pies plus a dozen other desserts, at least. Shelby's mouth watered as she looked at the chocolate cake and the trays of brownies and fudge as well as three different kinds of cobbler.
"More cooks mean more choices," her mother said. "Aren't you glad you waited?"
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What is the theme of this passage?
A.
Good things don't last long.
B.
Food should not be wasted.
C.
Patience has its rewards.
D.
Be careful of what you ask for.
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