The Winter Hibiscus

What does the point of view of this excerpt help the reader understand?

• Saeng’s feelings during her experience

• The relationship between Saeng and the florist

• The opinion of the florist

• The florist’s desire to help Saeng

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the meaning of profusion as it is used in paragraph 13?

• Height

• Abundance

• Purpose

• Color

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which sentence suggests that Saeng’s main conflict in the excerpt will be resolved?

• Only half listening, Saeng wished that there were a polite way she could excuse herself and leave. (paragraph 11)

• As she led the way there, the florist started talking again. (paragraph 10)

• A slow smile deepened the wrinkles in her face. (paragraph 8)

• The leaves on the shrub were of the same distinct serrated heart shape, but its flower looked—wrong, somehow. (paragraph 6)

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Why is the leaf Saeng carries important in the excerpt?

• It is essential in teaching Saeng about her past.

• It was given to Saeng by someone important to Saeng during her childhood.

• It leads Saeng to discover a new and beautiful plant.

• It helps Saeng find a plant that causes her to have vivid memories of her childhood.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

How does the change in settings from the nursery to the greenhouse advance the plot?

• By causing Saeng to identify a problem and find a solution to it

• By forcing Saeng to develop a relationship with the elderly woman

• By teaching Saeng to compromise in difficult situations

• By allowing Saeng to make the discovery despite her doubts

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the best summary of the excerpt?

• Saeng enters a flower shop carrying a leaf. The florist says that the leaf comes from a rose of Sharon and leads Saeng to it. But Saeng is looking for a plant with a darker flower, which helps the florist identify the plant at last.

• While at a flower shop, Saeng asks a florist to find a certain plant. After studying the clue of a heart-shaped leaf, the florist realizes that it may be a tropical plant, so she leads Saeng to the greenhouse. There Saeng recognizes the hibiscus plant.

• Saeng brings a leaf to a flower shop and asks the florist to identify its plant. After showing her a similar but incorrect plant, the florist leads her to a greenhouse. There Saeng finds the plant she seeks along with others that remind her of home.

• At a flower shop, Saeng holds a mysterious, jagged leaf. She wants to know what plant it comes from, so she asks the florist to help her. They look first in the nursery and then in the greenhouse before they find that the plant is a hibiscus.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What does the greenhouse symbolize in Saeng's journey?

• It symbolizes Saeng's struggle to adapt to new environments.

• It represents Saeng's longing for her childhood.

• It signifies Saeng's discovery and acceptance of her past.

• It embodies Saeng's desire to find a solution to her problems.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does the excerpt reveal about Saeng's character?

• She is impatient and quick to anger

• She is curious and determined

• She is indifferent and uninterested

• She is shy and reserved

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the florist's actions contribute to the development of the story?

• They add a sense of mystery and suspense

• They provide comic relief in a tense situation

• They help Saeng find what she is looking for

• They create a conflict between Saeng and the florist

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the term 'serrated' imply in paragraph 6?

• Smooth-edged

• Jagged or tooth-like in shape

• Round and soft

• Straight and flat

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4