Seedfolks Chapter 7: Virgil Quiz

What does Virgil's father plan to grow in the vacant lot?

• Lettuce

• Kale

• Cabbage

• Green Beans

Which family member plays a key role in Virgil's chapter?

• Virgil's grandmother

• Virgil's father

• Virgil's mother

• Virgil's sister

Why does Virgil's father want to grow a special type of lettuce?

• He wants to feed the people in their apartment.

• He wants to "get rich quick" to sell at fancy restaurants.

• The lettuce provides healing capabilities when consumed.

• It reminds him of his home in Haiti.

Why is Virgil embarrassed when speaking to a former teacher?

• Virgil has no voice from being sick, so Miss Fleck does not understand anything that Virgil is saying to her.

• Virgil has forgotten to wear sunscreen and has a terrible sunburn.

• Virgil is wearing really old sneakers, and they are literally falling apart.

• Virgil's father has claimed many sections of the garden lot in which to plant, and the father lies about doing so for various family members.

What is Virgil feeling towards his father at the end of the chapter?

• He is angry with his father because he was promised a bike.

• He is shocked that grown-ups lie.

• He feels sorry for his father when he sees him crying.

• All of the above

What does Virgil's father promise to buy him from the money that he makes?

• electric scooter

• a four-wheeler

• a moto-bike

• 18-speed bike

What does Virgil find in the garden lot?

• a tiny flag

• a locket

• an earring

• a five dollar bill

What happens to the lettuce at the end of this chapter?

• It flourishes and they have rows and rows of lettuce

• It is wilting and eaten by bugs

• Half of the lettuce is growing and the other half has not sprouted

• Someone stole their lettuce

How was Virgil’s father’s cab like a library?

• Passengers used his cab to read their books

• His cab was full of different people from different places

• His cab was filled with books

• His father learned a lot of information from his passengers

How does Virgil's relationship with his father change throughout the chapter?

• They become estranged due to constant disagreements

• They grow closer as they work on the garden together

• There is no significant change in their relationship

• Virgil starts to see his father as a role model