Marigolds Reading Check

Why was the act of destroying the marigolds so significant to Lizabeth?

• They took away her "innocence".

• They gave her compassion.

• They made her proud of herself.

• They helped her father get a job.

Eugenia Collier, the author of "Marigolds," chose to write this story in first-person point of view. How does this choice impact the reader?

• The reader gets a more in-depth understanding of the narrator's thoughts and emotions.

• The reader gets a more in-depth understanding of the thoughts and emotions of all the characters in the story.

• The reader learns about the setting, plot, and characters through the eyes of multiple characters.

• The reading experience is not impacted by the author's choice of narrative point of view.

Why did the children hate the marigolds so much?

• They were too costly.

• They were confusing.

• They were a hassle to take care of.

• They were invasive plants.

What were the consequences of ripping out the marigolds?

• Miss Lottie lost her last bit of hope.

• Death of Lizabeth's childhood.

• Lizabeth has to repay Miss Lottie back.

• Miss Lottie needs to replant them.

According to the texts, what was the prevailing mood in the narrator's impoverished community during their youth?

• Sorrowful waiting, deprivation

• Hope and optimism

• Frustration and anger

• Celebration and joy

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2

What is the significance of Miss Lottie's marigolds in the neighborhood?

• They symbolize decay and ugliness

• They bring good luck to the community

• They represent hope and beauty amidst the decay

• They have no particular significance

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2

What do the marigolds represent for Miss Lottie and the children in the texts?

• Beauty, Hope, Triumph

• Destruction and chaos

• Safety and security

• A source of income for Miss Lottie

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2

How does the narrator's perception of Miss Lottie change over time?

• From wickedness to resilience and beauty

• From fear to admiration

• From indifference to hatred

• From curiosity to avoidance

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.3

What is the primary theme of the story 'Marigolds'?

• A) Innocence and compassion

• B) Wealth and poverty

• C) Adventure and exploration

• D) Friendship and loyalty

How does Lizabeth's understanding of her actions change by the end of the story?

• A) She feels justified in her actions.

• B) She regrets her actions and gains empathy.

• C) She remains indifferent to her actions.

• D) She becomes proud of her actions.