Seedfolks Florence

How does Florence became part of the community garden?

• Kim invites her to participate in the garden.

• She takes walks and sees the garden. She sees how the community has come together for a common purpose.

• Florence was friends with some of the people in the garden and wanted to join them.

• She does not participate in the community garden.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How many African American characters are in the story Seedfolks and who are they?

• There are 4 African American characters in the story Seedfolks. The characters are Leona, Curtis, Virgil and Florence.

• There are 3 African American characters in the story Seedfolks. The characters are Leona, Curtis, and Florence.

• Everyone in the story are African American.

• There are no African American characters in the story.

Who is Sam in Seedfolks ? Pick the answer that describes Sam the most.

• Sam is a grown up.

• He's a man.

• Sam is a 78 Jewish man who started a contest to salve the water problem.

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

• She plants flowers in the garden.

• She organizes community events.

• She observes and reflects on the garden's impact.

• She is the main gardener.

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How does Florence's perspective contribute to the narrative of 'Seedfolks'?

• She provides a historical context.

• She introduces new characters.

• She offers a future vision of the garden.

• She connects past and present events.

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What is a key theme highlighted by Florence's observations in 'Seedfolks'?

• The importance of individual success.

• The power of community and connection.

• The need for environmental conservation.

• The value of traditional gardening methods.

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