Question 19

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

The passage discusses a cookie recipe attributed to "Grandma Harry," suggesting a familial connection. This implies that the recipe may have been passed down through generations, aligning with the idea of family traditions.

A) The cookies made from this recipe would be good to serve at a large party.

While these cookies could potentially be served at a party, the passage does not provide specifics that would indicate they are suitable for large gatherings. The recipe yields only one dozen cookies, which may not be sufficient for a large party setting.

B) The cookies made with this recipe are especially good for midnight snacks.

Although cookies can generally be enjoyed as midnight snacks, the passage does not specifically support this conclusion. It focuses more on the recipe's familial origins rather than its suitability for late-night consumption.

C) The cookies made with this recipe would be good to send to college students.

The passage does not indicate anything that would specifically make these cookies ideal for college students. There are no contextual clues suggesting reasons for sending them to that demographic, making this option unsupported.

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

The mention of "Grandma Harry" strongly suggests that this recipe has familial significance, indicating that it might have been passed down. This aligns with traditional family recipes that are often shared across generations.

Conclusion

The conclusion that the cookies may have been handed down in a family is supported by the reference to "Grandma Harry," which implies a familial legacy. In contrast, the other options lack direct support from the passage, making them less relevant to the context of the recipe. Thus, D is the most accurate and definitive choice.