Vocabulary
judgement
to think something about someone or something before knowing it/him or her
Kim: Why does she plant the seeds in the vacant lot?
to feel closer to her father who died before she was born
How does Leona bring about change to the lot?
She goes to City Hall with a bag of garbage and demands that the city clean it up (and start dumping there).
Who does Curtis plant his tomatoes for?
His girl Lateesha; he is trying to win her back.
How does Virgil view Americans before he becomes a part of the garden?
Before Virgil becomes a part of the garden, he views Americans as unfriendly.
vacant
empty; nothing
How does Ana describe the neighborhood?
It is unsafe and dirty
In "Sam", what problem do the gardeners face?
They have to carry in their own water
Who does Curtis find sleeping in the garden? How does he help?
Curtis finds Royce sleeping in the garden. He buys him a sleeping bag, some food, and a pitchfork. He asks Royce to guard his tomatoes in return.
How does Amir explain how people view Royce at the beginning of his chapter?
At the beginning of his chapter, Amir explains that people are afraid of Royce. After people take time to get to know him, they love him. All the mothers feed him.
transformation
Why is it difficult for Gonzalo's uncle and father to learn English?
They only speak Spanish during the day
Who wins the contest Sam organizes? What is her winning idea?
A little girl; she has the idea to collect rain water in big barrels.
Nora takes care of Mr. Myles after he suffers a __________
stroke
Who does Florence call "seedfolks"?
The people who started the garden
Valuable
someone or something's worth
How does Gonzalo's uncle transform by the end of the chapter?
He turns from a baby back into a man when he remembers himself as a farmer
She is robbed and beaten in her store. After this incident, she is scared to be in public
What does Nora explain used to be a prescription given by doctors in Egypt to make people feel better?
Nora explains that taking walks outside and visiting gardens was prescribed by doctors in Egypt
What happens to the rent after the garden is fully in bloom?
Landlords raise the cost of rent because the garden made the apartments a desirable place to live.
Diverse
many different kinds
How does Leona describe her children's school?
It has more guns than books
Where is Virgil's family from? What do they plant and why?
Virgil's family is from Haiti. They plant lettuce to make money.
What does Leona help Maricela realize?
Leona helps Maricela realize she is a part of nature, and there is honor in that. She helps Maricela remember her value and to love herself.
What does the garden do for the Gibb Street community?