Seedfolks Review

Which of the following is NOT a theme in Seedfolks?

• One person can make a difference.

• People have more in common than they might realize.

• First impressions are usually correct.

• Determined people can accomplish great things.

Seedfolks is narrated in:

• first person point of view with multiple narrators

• first person point of view with a single narrator

• third person omniscient point of view

• third person limited point of view

How does Wendell's chapter contribute to the novel's plot?

• Wendell cleans up the lot, which creates more space for other gardeners.

• Wendell fits the “grumpy old man” character type, which adds to the plot.

• Wendell plants his crops after Kim, making the lot a community garden.

• Wendell’s wife and son have died, so his sadness makes the story realistic.

Who is a narrator in Seedfolks?

• Lateesha

• Tio Juan

• Nora

• Mr. Myles

Florence is the last character chapter in the book. How does she remind the reader of the beginning of the book?

• Florence's story is of the garden that existed before Kim planted her lima beans. Then she sees Kim plant her seeds, along with Ana.

• Florence tells a story about the past. She is sad the garden was abandoned.

• Florence tells a story that is the same as the garden the characters tell in this book.

• Florence's story is of the future, when seeds are planted to build a garden for the people of their community.

How are the people of Seedfolks related to each other?

• They all live in the same community.

• They all play a role with a garden in their community.

• They all agree the drunks need to leave their community.

• They all agree to be friends in their community.

What is the significance of the title Seedfolks?

• People can be like seeds in a garden and grow together.

• People can work to become seeds in a garden.

• People can be part of nature and take over their community with the help of the health department.

• People can grow old together when they live near each other in a community.

Why does the author choose to use this type of narration for his book?

• He sets the story up to teach gardening skills to people living in the same community.

• He sets the story up to show how segregated people are when they live in a city.

• He sets the story up to show how people can be disconnected in a big city and a simple garden can bring them together.

• He sets the story up to show the different cultures that exist in the United States.

Which character in Seedfolks starts the community garden?

• A) Kim

• B) Ana

• C) Wendell

• D) Sam

What is the primary setting of Seedfolks?

• A) A rural farm

• B) An urban vacant lot

• C) A suburban backyard

• D) A school garden