Luz Sees the Light Quiz

Why does the author most likely show a car driving by and disturbing Luz?

• to explain why she is hoping to spend the day indoors

• to show why she wants a place to enjoy the outdoors in peace

• to show that there has been more traffic than usual in her neighborhood

• to explain why her neighbors walk away when she tries to stop them on the sidewalk

Why does Luz think it is important to have a neighborhood farm?

• so she will have a chance to learn more about gardening

• because she wants to prove it is possible to grow food in a city

• because she does not know that there are grocery stores nearby

• so she will not have to depend on food that is shipped from far away

In the middle of the story, Luz begins to doubt herself and wonders if she is out to lunch. What does "out to lunch" mean as it is used in the story?

• not thinking clearly

• not moving quickly

• not supporting her friends

• not listening to her parents

Look at the pictures of the clock near the end of the story. How do these pictures help show how Luz is feeling?

• They show that she is tired from all the work she has done and wants to sleep later.

• They suggest that she is worried about her project because she is running out of time to finish it.

• They suggest that she is excited about the party because she is counting the minutes until it begins.

• They show that she is thoughtful toward her friends because she wants to make sure they have time to see the park.

What is a main theme of the story?

• Everyone deserves a new pair of shoes.

• Don’t waste time on tasks that seem too big.

• Projects are never as complicated as they seem at first.

• When people work together, they can accomplish big things.

What problem does Luz' neighborhood frequently face?

• There isn't enough food

• There continues to be blackouts, causing the electricity to go out

• No one wants to be her friend

• There tearing down houses to make gardens

Look at the illustrations on page 390. The reader can infer that Luz feels...

• Defeated

• Annoyed

• Excited

• Happy

Look at page 393. How do people react to Luz's idea about the garden when she attempts to explain it to them?

• They are excited and want to help.

• People are not interested and think she is selling something.

• People tell her to stop

What is the name of the new park?

• Friends for Life Park

• Neighborhood Friends Park

• Friendship Park Community Gardens

• Community Garden for Friends

Look at page 404. Why is the word oasis a good description of the park now? Support your answer with text evidence.