A Fresh Idea

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Why was Mali upset at the beginning of the story?

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She was upset because her mother told her that her favorite market stand was closed.

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Where did Mali go to think when she got home from the walk with her mother?

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She went to her backyard swing.

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Why couldn't Mali plant a garden in her own yard?

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Mail couldn't plant a garden in her own yard because it was too small.

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What did Mali notice that made her think of a brilliant idea?

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She noticed her neighbor, Mr. Taylor, looking at his daffodils.

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What was Mali's idea?

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Her idea was to ask her neighbor if she could plant some tomato plants in his garden.

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Why did Mr. Taylor decide to let Mali plant tomato plants in his garden?

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He let her plant tomatoes in his garden because she made him smile and she promised to give him some once they grew.

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How did Mali take care of her tomato plants?

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All of the above: She watered them and made sure they got sunlight, pulled weeds that grew in the garden, and was patient and waited for them to grow.

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Was Mali successful? Did her tomatoes grow?

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Yes!

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Did Mali make a profit off of her tomatoes?

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Yes! She made $20 after all of her expenses.

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What did Mali suggest Mr. Taylor should do at the end of the story?

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She suggested that he should sell his flowers and that they should run a market together.