Reading Comprehension Quiz

What does the figurative language in paragraph 15 help the reader understand about the flower?

• It stands out in its surroundings.

• It prefers to grow in the shade.

• It is a color that is difficult to describe.

• It is growing poorly in the greenhouse.

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

• The relationship between Saeng and the florist

• Saeng’s feelings during her experience

• The opinion of the florist

• The florist’s desire to help Saeng

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

• Height

• Color

• Abundance

• Purpose

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

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

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

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

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

Why is the leaf Saeng carries important in the excerpt?

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

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

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

• It is essential in teaching Saeng about her past.

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

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

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

• By teaching Saeng to compromise in difficult situations

• By allowing Saeng to make the discovery despite her doubts

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

How does Saeng's journey through the greenhouse contribute to the overall narrative?

• It resolves a conflict with the elderly woman.

• It symbolically reconnects her with her cultural identity.

• It introduces a new character crucial to the plot.

• It sets the stage for a future adventure.

How does the figurative language in this description contribute to the reader's perception of the florist's character? "A slow smile deepened the wrinkles in her face" - Line 8

• It suggests the florist is an old, wise sage.

• It compares the smile to a river flowing gently.

• It exaggerates the impact of the smile on the florist's appearance.

• It gives human qualities to the wrinkles, emphasizing their depth.

Why does Saeng hesitate before asking about the plant?

• She is shy.

• She doesn't trust the florist.

• She is unsure of the plant's name.

• She wants to leave the shop.