Mali's Garden Adventure

What is the main reason Mrs. Fair had to close her market stand?

• She moved to a different city.

• She is getting too old to run it.

• She ran out of tomatoes.

• The market was not profitable.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

Why is Mali upset about Mrs. Fair's stand closing?

• She wanted to work there during the summer.

• It was the only place to buy fresh, delicious tomatoes.

• She liked spending time with Mrs. Fair.

• She wanted to buy flowers from the stand.

What does Mali suggest is important for everyone?

• Having a big backyard.

• Eating fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet.

• Visiting the market every weekend.

• Planting daffodils.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

What does Mali wish she could do to solve the problem of the closed stand?

• Open her own market stand.

• Plant a garden.

• Buy tomatoes from another city.

• Ask Mrs. Fair to reopen the stand.

Why can't Mali plant a garden in her backyard?

• She doesn't have seeds.

• The soil is not good for planting.

• The yard is too small.

• She doesn't know how to garden.

Who is Mali's neighbor mentioned in the story?

• Mrs. Fair.

• Mr. Taylor.

• Mrs. Taylor.

• Mali's mom.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

What is Mr. Taylor doing when Mali notices him?

• Watering his garden.

• Looking at his daffodils.

• Talking to Mrs. Fair.

• Reading a book.

Why does Mr. Taylor look sad?

• He lost his job.

• His wife passed away.

• His daffodils are not blooming.

• He misses the market stand.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

What season is it in the story?

• Winter.

• Spring.

• Summer.

• Fall.

What does Mali do after getting home?

• She goes to her room to read.

• She heads out to her backyard swing to think.

• She talks to her mom about the market.

• She visits Mr. Taylor.