"Luz Sees the Light"

Why does Luz want to clean the abandoned lot and make it a public park?

• She wants the neighborhood to be more self-sufficient.

• She wants to reduce waste and pollution.

• She wants to protect the planet.

  All of the above.

• All of the above.

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Why does Luz think it is important to have a neighborhood farm (garden)?

• So she will have a chance to learn more about gardening

• Because she wants to prove it is possible to grow food in a city

• Because she doesn't know that there are grocery stores nearby

• So she will not have to depend on food that is shipped from far away

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Why does the author most likely show a car driving by and disturbing Luz on page 215?

• To explain why she is hoping to spend the day indoors

• To show why she wants a place to enjoy the outdoors in peace

• To show that there has been more traffic than usual in her neighborhood

• To explain why her neighbors walk away when she tries to ask them for help

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Why does the illustration on page 217 show Luz in many different ways?

• The illustration shows Luz's wishes for the park.

• The illustration shows what happened over multiple days.

• The illustration shows she is busy and has many ideas for fixing up the lot

• The illustration is Luz's drawing plan for the park.

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On page 223, Luz begins to doubt herself and wonders if she is out to lunch. What does this idiom mean?

• Not thinking clearly

• Not moving quickly

• Not supporting her friends

• Not listening to her parents

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How does Luz feel in the first frame on page 230 when her friends tell her they want to help?

• Relieved

• Astonished

• Discouraged

• Pleased

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What are some of the steps the volunteers had to do in order to transform the city park? (pages 232-233)

• Lay down grass, plant trees, and install a splashpad

• Plant trees, get permission from the city, and clean up trash

• Clean up trash, buy new equipment, and persuade the city to install a pool

• Spread the word, deposit trash, and build an area for bands to play

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What is NOT one of the ways text (the words) is used on page 233?

• Words are shown in a mural painted on the building

• Words are shown in speech bubbles.

• Words are shown in frames to explain what the volunteers did.

• Words are used to explain a character's thoughts or feelings.

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Look at the pictures of the clocks on page 234. How do these pictures help show how Luz is feeling?

• They show she is tired from all the work and wants to sleep later.

• They suggest she is worried about her project because time is running out.

• They show she is excited about the party because she's counting the minutes

• They show she is thoughtful because she wants to check on her friends.

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Study the city park picture on page 236. The new park has something for people of all ages.

• True

• False

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