Reading Quiz: Virgil, Chapter 7 of Seedfolks
Authored by Lori McDonald
English
6th - 7th Grade
CCSS covered
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This quiz focuses on reading comprehension of Chapter 7 from Paul Fleischman's novel "Seedfolks," specifically examining the character Virgil's narrative perspective. The questions assess middle school students' ability to recall key plot details, identify character relationships, and understand character motivations and emotions within the context of this multicultural community garden story. Students need strong literal comprehension skills to identify specific family members, objects, and events from the text, as well as inferential thinking abilities to understand the underlying reasons for Virgil's embarrassment in social situations. The complexity of the questions, particularly the nuanced understanding required for Virgil's emotional state regarding his father's dishonesty about their garden plot claims, indicates this material is appropriate for grades 6-7. Students must demonstrate their ability to distinguish between true and false statements about plot outcomes and recall specific details about objects found and plants cultivated, skills that align with intermediate-level reading comprehension expectations. Created by Lori McDonald, an English teacher in the US who teaches grades 6 and 7. This reading comprehension quiz serves as an effective formative assessment tool to gauge students' understanding of character development and plot progression in contemporary multicultural literature. The quiz works excellently as a follow-up activity after students complete Chapter 7, whether assigned as homework to reinforce independent reading or used as a warm-up activity to begin class discussions about Virgil's experiences and the broader themes of community building in "Seedfolks." Teachers can utilize this assessment for quick comprehension checks during literature circles or as review material before summative assessments on the novel. The question format supports diverse learners by providing clear multiple-choice options while still requiring students to demonstrate close reading skills. This quiz aligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.1 and RL.7.1, which require students to cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly, as well as CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3 and RL.7.3, focusing on how plot elements develop and interact throughout a story.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which family member plays a key role in Virgil's chapter?
Virgil's father
Virgil's grandmother
Virgil's mother
Virgil's sister
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does Virgil help to plant?
potatoes
lettuce
tomatoes
roses
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.4
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Why is Virgil embarrassed when speaking to a former teacher?
Virgil has no voice from being sick, so Miss Fleck does not understand anything that Virgil is saying to her.
Virgil has forgotten to wear sunscreen and has a terrible sunburn.
Virgil is wearing really old sneakers, and they are literally falling apart.
Virgil's father has claimed many sections of the garden lot in which to plant, and the father lies about doing so for various family members.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
TRUE or FALSE: Virgil's family's plants are doing well at the end of the chapter.
TRUE
FALSE
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does Virgil find in the garden lot?
a tiny flag
a locket
an earring
a five dollar bill
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
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