"The Flowers" Check-In

What is the main character's name?

• Mia

• Myop

• She doesn't have a name

• Girl

What does Myop's name mean?

• It is a type of flower

• It doesn't have a meaning, just nonsense

• It means happy

• It means near-sighted

How is her mood at the top of the story?

• Sorrowful

• Joyful

• Indifferent

What does Myop's family do?

• They are slaves on a plantation

• They are vets

• They are sharecroppers

• They do not have a job

What color is Myop's skin?

• White

• Peach

• Tanned

• Dark Brown

What language in the story demonstrates the change in mood?

• "The air held a keenness that made her nose twitch"

• "She had explored the woods behind her house many times"

• "The strangeness of the land made it not as pleasant as her usual haunts"

• "Today she made her own path, bouncing this way and that"

What does Myop get her foot caught in?

• A skull

• A bear trap

• A hole

• An animal

How can we infer the man died?

• Killed by an animal

• Unknown

• Hanging

• Myop hurt him

Based on the background information, when does this story most likely take place?

• Present Day

• During the American Revolution

• During slavery in the South

• Shortly after slavery (Reconstruction)

Aside from the medical condition, what else does near-sighted mean?

• Disregard for warning signs and danger

• Lack of forethought or ability to think about the future

• Desire to be happy and joyful