Difficulty: Easy

Average Score: 75%

Peanut Butter Cookie: Grandma Harry; 30 minutes; Cookies/Desserts; Makes 1 dozen: 1 egg white 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup flour Beat egg white until foamy. Stir in sugar, beat again until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in peanut butter and vanilla. Add flour in small increments until dough forms. Chill dough for at least 2 hours. Roll into balls, roll in sugar, press down with a fork, and bake at 350 F for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheet. These are very fragile.

Which of the following conclusions can be taken from the passage?

Rationale

The cookies made with this recipe may have been handed down in a family.

The recipe is attributed to "Grandma Harry," suggesting a familial connection and implying that it may have been passed down through generations. This title evokes nostalgia and tradition, reinforcing the idea that the recipe is cherished within a family context.

A (The cookies made with this recipe are especially good for midnight snacks.) YOUR ANSWER

While cookies can be enjoyed as midnight snacks, the passage does not provide any specific information or context to support this conclusion. The recipe focuses more on the preparation and nature of the cookies rather than their suitability for late-night eating.

B (The cookies made with this recipe may have been handed down in a family.) CORRECT

This conclusion is well-supported by the reference to "Grandma Harry," which implies a familial or traditional origin. The mention of a family member indicates that the recipe likely holds sentimental value and has the potential to be a legacy passed down through generations, making this the most accurate interpretation of the passage.

C (The cookies made with this recipe would be good to send to college students) YOUR ANSWER

Although cookies are generally popular among college students, the passage does not specifically mention this demographic or provide any reasoning to suggest that the cookies would be appropriate for sending to them. The focus of the recipe is on its preparation rather than its suitability for college students.

D (The cookies made from this recipe would be good to serve at a large party.) YOUR ANSWER

The recipe yields only one dozen cookies, which is typically not sufficient for a large gathering. Therefore, this conclusion does not logically follow from the passage, as serving at a large party would require a larger quantity than the recipe provides.

Conclusion

The passage indicates a connection to family traditions through the reference to "Grandma Harry," suggesting that the recipe for peanut butter cookies may have been passed down through generations. While other conclusions about the cookies' suitability for specific occasions are plausible, they lack supporting evidence from the text, making option B the most valid and relevant interpretation.

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