Nora and Maricela

Nora is from:

• Nigeria

• Atlanta, Georgia

• England

Nora is the _______ of Mr. Miles

• Wife

• Sister

• Nurse

Why doesn't Nora know much about Mr. Myles?

• He doesn't like her so he doesn't talk to her.

• He doesn't speak English

• He can't talk anymore

Nora takes Mr. Myles on walks because she says:

• he needs to learn to walk again

• it's good for him

• we mustn't stop living before our time

What do Nora and Mr. Myles plant in the garden?

• Fruit trees

• flowers

• corn

After becoming involved in the garden again, Mr. Myles:

• Dies soon

• Becomes interested in life again

• Starts talking to Nora

Maricela is

• Cuban

• Mexican

• Puerto Rican

What problem does Maricela face?

• She is 16 and pregnant

• She is pregnant but her husband left her

• Her parents kicked her out of the house

How does Maricela get involved in the garden?

• Her mother is making her grow food to help the family.

• It is part of her school science project.

• She is part of a program for pregnant teens

Which other mentioned character does Maricela talk to in the garden?

• Virgil

• Curtis

• Leona