Seedfolks Chapter 7: Virgil Quiz

What is the main reason Virgil's father decides to plant baby lettuce?

• To win a gardening competition.

• To teach Virgil about farming.

• To make money by selling the baby lettuce.

• To beautify the neighborhood.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does Virgil feel about his father's plan?

• Excited and hopeful.

• Indifferent and uninterested.

• Skeptical but supportive.

• Embarrassed and reluctant.

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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 challenge do Virgil and his father face in their gardening endeavor?

• The soil is too hard to dig.

• They don't have enough water for the plants.

• The seeds they plant do not grow.

• They have trouble finding a spot in the garden.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Virgil's father do for a living?

• He is a taxi driver.

• He is a teacher.

• He is a farmer.

• He is a chef.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the community garden project affect Virgil's relationship with his father?

• It causes tension and arguments between them.

• It brings them closer together.

• It makes Virgil resent his father.

• It has no effect on their relationship.

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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 inference can be made about why Virgil's father wants to grow tomatoes specifically?

• Tomatoes are easy to grow.

• He has a personal preference for tomatoes.

• Tomatoes can be sold at a higher price than other vegetables.

• They remind him of his homeland.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does the act of gardening symbolize in this chapter?

• The struggle for survival.

• The importance of family.

• The pursuit of the American Dream.

• The connection to nature.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which textual evidence best supports the theme of hope in Chapter 7?

• Virgil's father's decision to plant tomatoes despite the challenges.

• The description of the garden as a place of beauty.

• Virgil's skepticism about the garden project.

• The community's initial reluctance to accept Virgil and his father.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What lesson does Virgil learn from the gardening experience?

• Hard work always pays off.

• Success requires patience and perseverance.

• It's important to have realistic expectations.

• Family should always come first.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the community garden help Virgil understand his father better?

• By showing him how hard his father works for their family.

• By revealing his father's passion for gardening.

• By highlighting his father's entrepreneurial spirit.

• By demonstrating his father's commitment to their community.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3