Before Reading "The Secret of Gumbo Grove"

What is the title of the novel we will begin reading?

• A Story of Gumby
• The Secret of Gumbo Grove
• The Secret of Bubblegum Grove
• Raisin's Grove

Which character was NOT introduced on the back cover of the book?

• Gumbo
• Miss Effie
• Raisin
• Mama

What does Miss Effie ask Raisin to do?

• Cut her grass
• Clean up her yard
• Clean up the church cemetary

Raisin's punishment for sneaking out is _______.

• not being able to complete in the Miss Ebony Pageant
• not being able to go the movies
• not being able to help Miss Effie
• not being able to go shopping

Who is buried in the cemetery?

• Someone famous 
• Effie's relatives
• Pets
• Strangers

Who is the lady who appears on the front cover?

• Miss Effie
• Mama
• The author

What is the setting of the front cover?

• home
• school
• Gumbo Grove
• cemetery