In "In the Victory Garden,” Pearl becomes upset when she thinks Henry wants more than his share of vegetables, but is then embarrassed to find out he wants the extra food because his family is housing extra people. This event most supports the theme that

Pearl assumes Henry is trying to take more than his fair share, but learns that his family is housing extra people and needs the vegetables. Her mistaken assumption makes her feel embarrassed, so the event supports the idea that making assumptions can make someone appear foolish. Choice D expresses this most directly.

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