"Cooking Time"

How does the character of Mandy contribute to the theme of the story?

• Mandy's decision to travel back in time shows the dangers of technology

• Mandy's longing for real food shows that scientific advancement comes at a price

• Mandy's escape from MasterChef shows that scientific advancements are useful to most people

• Mandy's love of cooking illustrates that people should follow their dreams in spite of any obstacles

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Which detail from the story best supports the idea that Mandy has been changed by her experiences on MasterChef?

• "She aced the tryouts. At fifteen, Mandira became not only the youngest contestant to compete on MasterChef, but the only one ever who wasn't an Elite."

• "She totally would. Mandy, you idiot, what have you done? I groaned inwardly. You are in an insane amount of trouble."

• "The Chronologic may have been compromised. We no longer know what might happen."

• "If I can't cook real food, I might survive, but I think I'll die."

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between AgroGlobal and the people in the society?

• AgroGlobal is a police force that enforces the rules of the society

• AgroGlobal owns everything in society and therefore controls many aspects of it

• AgroGlobal makes Newtri for the good of the people in the society and therefore has everyone's trust

• AgroGlobal is the government that the people have chosen to help them organize society during an uncertain time

How does Stella's arrival at AgroGlobal headquarters in paragraphs 28-30 build suspense?

• by making the reader curious about what it is like inside AgroGlobal

• by making the reader wonder what has happened to Mandy

• by making the reader worried that Dr. Gulhati is lying

• by making the reader fearful of Dr. Gulhati's power

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How does the flashback in paragraphs 25-26 contribute to the story?

• The flashback reveals how Mandy became a cooking star, leading her to spend an excessive amount of money.

• The flashback reveals how Mandy's love of food grew because of the cooking show, leading to her disappearance.

• The flashback reveals how Mandy became disillusioned with cooking because of the show, leading to her disappearance.

• The flashback reveals how Mandy's love of food grew because of the cooking show, leading her to her eventual fate as a cooking show host.

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