Vocabulary
Which theme best fits Nora's chapter regarding Mr. Myles?
a. Treat others the way you want to be treated
b. Never judge a book by its cover
c. Mistakes are always a blessing
d. Change is good
a. Treat others the way you want to be treated
What will most likely happen at the end of Curtis' chapter?
a. he will give Lateesha some tomatoes and win her back
b. he will go to the gym and work out
c. he will invite Royce to live with him
d. he will start another community garden
a. he will give Lateesha some tomatoes and win her back
What is the main theme of Gonzalo's chapter?
a. Old people should take care of themselves.
b. Different kinds of knowledge are valuable in different situations.
c. Too much knowledge can become a dangerous thing.
b. Different kinds of knowledge are valuable in different situations.
The author writes Tio Juan, "changed from a baby to a man." What does this mean?
a. Tio Juan can move back to Guatemala now
b. Tio Juan finally learns English
c. Tio Juan found something that he was really good at - farming
c. Tio Juan found something that he was really good at - farming
Which character feels as though they are part of nature because of Leona and the garden?
Maricela
What does the following example of figurative language mean:
The conversation tied us together. (idiom)
a. someone took a rope and tied two people together
b. both characters have something in common
c. the characters got tongue tied while they were talking
b. both characters have something in common
Which character BEST exhibits the following theme: You don't know what you have until it's gone?
a. Sam
b. Wendell
c. Curtis
d. Ana
c. Curtis
Why does Nora take Mr. Myles for a walk and fresh air every day?
a. because she is bored
b. because she wants to force him outside
c. because she is caring
c. because she is caring
Use context clues to determine the best definition of the word:
“I knew precious few would join ‘em until that mess was hauled away.”
a. brought
b. carried
c. smelled
d. worked
b. carried
Which character comes from Guatemala and feels lonely and homesick? He gestures to communicate.
Tio Juan
What type of figurative language is present in the following example: This neighborhood is like a cheap hotel - you stay until you've got enough money to leave
a. simile
b. hyperbole
c. metaphor
d. idiom
a. simile
BONUS - Write down the two things being compared.
Which of the following is the best theme for Ana's chapter?
a. Treat others as you want to be treated.
b. Always have good friends around.
c. Have the courage to follow your dreams.
d. Don't judge a book by its cover.
d. Don't judge a book by its cover.
Why did Leona take a garbage bag to the public health department?
a. she was trying to prove a point because no one would listen
b. she wanted officials to figure out who was dumping the trash
c. she had cleaned up some space for her own garden
a. she was trying to prove a point because no one would listen
Use context clues to determine the best definition of the word:
" Pantomime was often required to get over language barriers."
a. aggravation
b. kindness
c. yelling loudly
d. talking with your hands
d. talking with your hands
Which character sleeps in the garden because of a bad situation at home?
Royce
What type of figurative language is present in the following example: The smell of roasting pig drifted out and called to everyone.
a. personification
b. hyperbole
c. imagery
d. metaphor
a. personification
BONUS - What does this example of personification mean?
Which character BEST exhibits the following theme: With determination, you can accomplish anything
a. Kim
b. Sae Young
c. Florence
d. Leona
d. Leona
Which detail about Sae Young lets the reader know she enjoys being around people?
a. she grew hot peppers in Korea
b. she doesn't leave her apartment for months
c. she owned a laundry shop
d. she always had her sisters and friends around the house when she was young
d. she always had her sisters and friends around the house when she was young