What does the word courtyard mean?

• A small garden in front of a house.
• An open space just outside of buildings.

• A type of architectural style.
• A room with a roof and no walls.

What did Kamala and Maya want to have in the courtyard?

• A garden

• A playground

• A parking lot

• A swimming pool

Who did Kamala and Maya ask for help to make their idea happen?

• Their friends

• The landlord

• Their teachers

• Their parents

What did the girls decide to do when the landlord said no?

• Give up

• Write a longer letter

• Ask for ice cream

• Play in the park

What does the word persistence mean?

• The ability to change direction easily.
• A temporary state of being unsure.
• The act of giving up after a setback.
• The quality of not giving up even if something is hard

What does the word discarded mean?

• Recycled into new products.
• Thrown away or gotten rid of.
• Given to someone else as a gift.
• Saved for later use.

What did Tyree find when he was walking home?

• A basketball

• A popsicle stick

• A sandwich

• A toy car

What does the word razzed mean?

• To compliment someone sincerely.
• To ignore or overlook someone.
• To encourage someone enthusiastically.
• To tease or make fun of someone.

What did Tyree's grandpa tell him to do with the paint?

• Paint the wall

• Paint the world

• Paint the sky

• Paint a picture

Why did Tyree and his neighbors want to keep the art on Heidelberg Street?

• They liked the colors

• They wanted to sell it

• They thought it was garbage

• They wanted to make money