Joe owned a few businesses in Penfield, and he was a thoughtful business owner. The windows of his art gallery were made of special glass that protected the art from sun damage. And he bought a new delivery van for his flower shop when the old one kept breaking down, because no one should receive withered flowers.He was especially proud on the day his restaurant opened. A restaurant was a brand-new venture for Joe. He'd picked out beautiful plates and glasses. They were costly, but he wanted to give his customers the best dining experience he could.He was thrilled when the restaurant filled up for lunch, but disheartened when he heard a glass break in the kitchen."Please be more careful," he told the dishwasher.Not much later, a child shattered a plate on the dining room floor. After that, a man waved Joe to his table, where he pointed out a chip in the rim of his water glass. It would have to be thrown away.In the kitchen that night, Joe counted the remaining plates and glasses."Owning this place is going to cost a lot more than I thought," he told the chef."You know, there's a restaurant supply store in Ridgemont. It sells dishes and glassware, and you buy them in bulk, so they're cheap," the chef said."Good point," said Joe. "In this business, sooner or later everything breaks."That weekend, Joe and his chef drove to the store in Ridgemont.The next day, Joe watched contentedly as the restaurant filled up again. When a server dropped one of the new plates, Joe didn't get upset. A new one was taken from a large box, where there were plenty more replacements at the ready.Which of the following best describes the main theme or lesson of the story?Some things in life are not worth spending a lot of money on.People don't always respect the property of others.If you want something to last a long time, invest in quality.Submit

Eileen is planning a special birthday dinner for her husband's 35th birthday. She wants the evening to be memorable, but her husband is a simple man who would rather be in jeans at a baseball game than in a suit at a fancy restaurant. Which restaurant below should Eileen choose?Select one:a. Marty's serves delicious, hearty meals in a charming setting reminiscent of a baseball clubhouse in honor of the owner,Marty Lester, a former major league baseball all-star.b. The Parisian Bistro is a four-star French restaurant where guests are treated like royalty. Chef Dilbert Olay is famous for his beef bourguignon.c. Pancho's Mexican Buffet is an all-you-can-eat family style smorgasbord with the best tacos in town.d. Alfredo's offers fine Italian cuisine and an elegant Tuscan decor. Patrons will feel as though they've spent the evening in a luxurious Italian villa

Select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is Some things in life are not worth spending a lot of money on."Please be more careful," he told the dishwasher.They were costly, but he wanted to give his customers the best dining experience he could."Good point," said Joe. "In this business, sooner or later everything breaks."Submit

Each question presents a situation and asks you to make a judgment regarding that particular circumstance. Choose an answer based on given information.                                                                           Eileen is planning a special birthday dinner for her husband's 35th birthday. She wants the evening to be memorable, but her husband is a simple man who would rather be in jeans at a baseball game than in a suit at a fancy restaurant. Which restaurant below should Eileen choose?Alfredo's offers fine Italian cuisine and an elegant Tuscan decor. Patrons will feel as though they've spent the evening in a luxurious Italian villa.Pancho's Mexican Buffet is an all-you-can-eat family style smorgasbord with the best tacos in town.The Parisian Bistro is a four-star French restaurant where guests are treated like royalty. Chef Dilbert Olay is famous for his beef bourguignon.Marty's serves delicious, hearty meals in a charming setting reminiscent of a baseball clubhouse in honor of the owner ,Marty Lester, a former major league baseball all star.No enough information given

Read this ending. What is the writer doing?"Finally, the tables were laid out, the cakes sat on the counter and the waiting staff stood poised with pens and paper. As they threw open the doors to open the cafe, the sun came out and shone down on the patio tables out the front. It looked perfect. Nobody would ever know about the almost disaster."

Marco was frustrated. It was another rainy day in the city. His paintbrushes and easel sat in the dreary light of the gray morning.On his wall hung his best paintings: an apple orchard with red fruit bursting with color; a beach under a blue sky; and the ocean sparkling in the summer sun. He fondly recalled painting each scene.Last week, Marco had been painting the flower garden in the park when the rain started. His canvas of pink blossoms was now leaning against the back of the easel in his apartment, half-finished, waiting. The thick clouds and pouring rain showed no sign of leaving.Later that morning, as Marco gazed out the window, something small caught his eye: a puddle in the street reflected the neon sign of a storefront. After studying the puddle, Marco set up his easel by the window. Instead of seeing a simple, gloomy blur, Marco noticed that the puddle captured not only the neon sign but also the steel-colored sky and a leafless tree branch.Marco noted the richness of the paint colors as he mixed different grays. Bright orchards and sunny beaches were a familiar challenge, but there were no sharp contrasts in the dark, watery world in that puddle. It was hard at first, but Marco's brushstrokes grew more confident as the morning wore on. Soon he had developed the right techniques for creating the misty shadows and fuzzy neon light.Hours passed before Marco realized how immersed he was. After he had finished the scene and the paint had dried, he hung the canvas on his wall. The new painting added depth to his collection, and even more depth to his pride as an artist.Which of the following best describes the main theme or lesson of the story?Stick to doing what you know.It's good to tackle new challenges.Submit