Florence Seedfolks

What does the garden symbolize in Florence's story?

• The decline of urban areas

• The persistence of nature

• The potential for community unity and personal growth

• The importance of self-reliance

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How did Florence feel about the garden?

• Disgusted and agitated

• Proud and protective

• Curious and anxious

• Indifferent and ambivalent

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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.

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

• Observer and storyteller

• Main gardener

• Community leader

• Garden planner

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which literary device is primarily used in Florence's narrative in 'Seedfolks'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Foreshadowing

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does Florence's perspective contribute to the theme of community in 'Seedfolks'?

• She criticizes the garden's development.

• She highlights the garden's failures.

• She emphasizes the unity and growth of the community.

• She focuses on her personal achievements.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6