Question

select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is every person has something important to offer.
his mother’s healthy cooking and quiet, studious ways were just what he needed after such a kind and busy day.
but sometimes he wished he had a mom who was a little more... well, fun.
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Explanation:

To determine the quotation supporting the theme "Every person has something important to offer", we analyze the two options. The first quotation, "His mother’s healthy cooking and quiet, studious ways were just what he needed after such a kind and busy day," shows that the mother's traits (healthy cooking, quiet/studious ways) were valuable and met his needs, implying she had something important to offer. The second quotation is about wanting a "more fun" mom, which doesn't relate to the theme of having something important to offer.

Answer:

His mother’s healthy cooking and quiet, studious ways were just what he needed after such a kind and busy day.