5.1.1: A Fresh Idea

What did Mali do while her mom walked around the neighborhood?

• Mali walked with her mom.

• Mali ran, skipped, and jumped over puddles.

• Mali stayed at home.

• Mali rode her bike.

Why did Mrs. Fair have to close her market stand?

• She moved to a different city.

• She was getting too old to run it.

• She didn't have enough customers.

• She wanted to start a new business.

What did Mali think about planting a garden?

• She thought it would be too much work.

• She thought their yard was too small.

• She thought it would be too expensive.

• She thought it would be too messy.

What did Mali notice about her neighbor, Mr. Taylor?

• He was planting new flowers.

• He was looking at his daffodils.

• He was talking to his wife.

• He was building a new fence.

What was the essential question mentioned in the text?

• How do we make new friends?

• How do we get the things we need?

• How do we plant a garden?

• How do we help our neighbors?

What did Mali decide to grow in Mr. Taylor's garden?

• Flowers

• Carrots

• Tomatoes

• Potatoes

What did Mr. Taylor suggest Mali do to start growing tomatoes?

• Buy some tomato plants

• Borrow some seeds from a friend

• Use the seeds from a tomato she ate

• Wait for the next season

What did Mali use her savings for?

• To buy a new game

• To buy tomato plants

• To buy flowers

• To buy a bicycle

What did Mr. Taylor say Mali had earned after selling the tomatoes?

• Profit

• Savings

• Wages

• Interest

What did Mali and Mr. Taylor do with the ripe tomatoes?

• Gave them away

• Sold them at the market

• Made tomato sauce

• Planted more tomatoes