13. In paragraph 3, the author states, "Another seed was planted, this one in Katie's brain." What two
ideas is the author attempting to connect through the use of this statement?
A. The author is connecting the planting of the literal cabbage seedling Katie planted and the
idea that was planted in her head that if her one cabbage could feed 275 people, how many
people could an entire garden feed.
B. The author is connecting the idea that planting cabbage seeds can lead to green gardens.
C. The author is connecting the idea that Katie understands hunger and the need to convince
her school to donate land.
D. The author is connecting the literal cabbage seedling Katie planted to her work in the
soup kitchen.