Seedfolks Chapter 3: Wendell Quiz

What motivates Wendell to start gardening in the vacant lot?

• He wants to grow vegetables for his family.

• He sees it as a way to connect with his deceased son.

• He is inspired by the actions of a young girl planting beans.

• He is looking for a new hobby to pass the time.

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How does Wendell help the young girl, Kim, in the garden?

• By teaching her how to plant seeds properly.

• By watering the plants she had attempted to grow.

• By building a fence around her garden plot.

• By giving her seeds and gardening tools.

What does Wendell's action of helping Kim imply about his character?

• He is knowledgeable about gardening.

• He is indifferent to the needs of others.

• He is compassionate and willing to help others.

• He is looking for recognition in the community.

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Which of the following best summarizes Wendell's experience in Chapter 3?

• Wendell discovers a new hobby in gardening and becomes an expert.

• Wendell reflects on his past mistakes and seeks redemption through gardening.

• Wendell finds a sense of purpose and community through helping a young girl in the garden.

• Wendell competes with other gardeners in the lot to have the best garden.

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What can we infer about the community from Wendell's interactions in the garden?

• The community is disconnected and indifferent to each other's needs.

• The community is tightly-knit and always looking out for one another.

• The community has a hidden potential for connection and support.

• The community is hostile towards newcomers and their ideas.

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How does gardening serve as a metaphor in Wendell's story?

• It represents the cycle of life and death.

• It symbolizes hope and the potential for growth and healing.

• It is a metaphor for the isolation felt by individuals in the community.

• It represents the competitive nature of human beings.

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What textual evidence supports the idea that Wendell is affected by his past?

• His detailed care for the plants.

• His conversations with other gardeners about his family.

• His reflections on the loss of his son and wife.

• His decision to start gardening in the first place.

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Which of the following connections can be made from Wendell's actions in the garden?

• Personal loss can lead to a search for meaning in life.

• Gardening is a universal skill that anyone can learn.

• Community gardens are an effective way to combat urban decay.

• One must have a green thumb to make a difference in a community garden.

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Why are phone calls at night the worst for Wendell?

• Because it is loud and wakes him up.

• Because that is how he received news about his deceased wife and son.

• Because it is his boss calling to tell him to go to work.

• Because Wendell dislikes talking on the phone.

What does Wendell do for a living?

• He is unemployed.

• He is a school principal.

• He is a custodian.

• He is a teacher.