The Gardener: Comp, Vocab, Grammar

Why did Lydia Grace need to move?

• Her dad was out of work.

• She got in trouble a lot.

• She needed a vacation.

• Her uncle and aunt needed help.

When does the story take place?

• today

• 1860's

• thousands of years ago

• 1930's

Why did Lydia Grace think the window boxes were waiting for her?

• They needed plants.

• They were happy to see her.

• They were full of pretty flowers when she arrived in town.

• Uncle Jim bought them for Lydia Grace.

Where does Uncle Jim work?

• bakery

• train station

• nursery school

• garden shop

What does Lydia Grace notice about Uncle Jim?

• He doesn't talk.

• He doesn't smile.

• He loves drawing.

• He doesn't like kids.

What caused Uncle Jim to almost smile?

• The weather

• The customers

• The building

• The cat

What surprise did Lydia Grace make for Uncle Jim?

• A garden

• A cake

• A new cat

• A new dog

Who do you think taught Lydia Grace to garden?

• Mom

• Dad

• Grandma

• Grandpa

Why did Lydia Grace want the dirt from the vacant lot?

• To spread on the floor.

• To put in the store cat's litter box.

• To grow plants.

• To make a different type of cake at the bakery,

What does Uncle Jim make that Lydia Grace says is "worth a thousand smiles"?

• a beautiful flowery cake

• a tasty cinnamon biscuit

• a sticky caramel apple

• Warm, crispy bread