Question

which quote from the story best supports the idea that maria wants to be like her grandfather?

eally? by yourself?\ ricardo asked. maria nodded proudly.
but she was the builder in the family now, so she would have to solve her own problems.
suddenly, her other brother, emil, came running toward them. maria frowned.

Explanation:

The quote shows Maria sees herself taking on her grandfather's likely role as the family's problem-solving builder, directly reflecting her desire to be like him. The other quotes do not connect to emulating her grandfather.

Answer:

But she was the builder in the family now, so she would have to solve her own problems.