Seedfolks

CURTIS: Curtis plants tomatoes to win the heart of a former girlfriend--Lateesha. Curtis planted outside the fence of the garden and some of his tomatoes are stolen. So he asks Royce, a teenager who is homeless, to keep watch over his plants. Curtis wants to make sure that nothing bad happens to his plants.

• Curtis is sorrowful

• Curtis is protective

• Curtis is angry

• Curtis is loving

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How does the reader know that Tio Juan is trying to talk to Wendell at the vacant lot?

• Gonzalo says that he recognized the man as the school janitor.

• Wendell introduced himself.

• Wendell had a shirt with his name on it.

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What does Gonzalo's mother buy for Tio Juan?

• a shovel

• a trowel and packets of seeds

• a tree

• a watering can

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How does Tio Juan (Gonzalo's great uncle) act when he goes to the vacant lot?

• He hates the garden, and it upsets him.

• He gets excited and starts acting like an adult again.

• He gets sad because it reminds him of home.

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What is the primary theme of the book 'Seedfolks'?

• Community and togetherness

• Isolation and loneliness

• Adventure and exploration

• Mystery and suspense

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Which character in 'Seedfolks' plants lima beans to honor her father?

• Kim

• Ana

• Leona

• Curtis

In 'Seedfolks', what does the garden symbolize for the community?

• A place of conflict

• A symbol of hope and unity

• A source of wealth

• A mysterious location

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What motivates Leona to plant goldenrod in the garden in 'Seedfolks'?

• To sell it for profit

• To honor her grandmother

• To attract bees

• To compete with other gardeners

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How does the author of 'Seedfolks' convey the diverse backgrounds of the characters?

• Through detailed character backstories

• By using different languages

• By describing their clothing

• Through their gardening techniques

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What role does Wendell play in the garden community in 'Seedfolks'?

• He is a leader and organizer

• He is a caretaker and helper

• He is a competitor

• He is an outsider

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