Seedfolks Gonzalo

Who moved in with Gonzalo and his family?

• Grandmother Iza

• His friend Robert

• (Uncle)Tio Juan

• Cousin Garcia

Where did Gonzalo find Tio Juan?

• at the neighborhood "bodega"

• in the vacant lot

• on the playground

• in another city

What does Gonzalo's mother buy for Tio Juan?

• a shovel

• a trowel and packets of seeds

• a tree

• a watering can

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.

At the end of the story, what did Gonzalo learn about Tio Juan?

• He could speak English.

• He didn't have to "babysit" him anymore.

• He was actually his father.

• He knew a lot about growing food.

This chapter is called "Gonzalo" but who is it really about?

• Gonzalo

• Tio Juan

• Gonzalo and Tio Juan

• Tio Juan and Kim

How do Gonzalo's feelings change in the vacant lot?

• At first he is embarrassed and then he is impressed by Tio Juan

• At first he is embarrassed and then he is angry

• At first he is shy and then he is impressed by Tio Juan

• At first he is angry and then he is shy

When Tio Juan left the apartment without Gonzalo knowing, how did he identify him?

• his straw hat

• his overalls

• his tall stature

• his accent

What did Gonzalo have to start doing after school?

• go to tutoring to improve his grades

• look for an after-school job

• go to the store for his father who didn't speak English

• stay home to "babysit" his uncle

Which of the following is NOT a theme in Seedfolks?

• People can change people.

• Change can be a good thing.

• People can accomplish great things when they work together.

• It's best to stay away from strangers.