Chapters 1-6: Multiple-Choice Quiz

Why does Kim plant beans in the vacant lot?

• She wants to grow food for her family.

• She wants to honor her father, whom she never met.

• She is doing a school project.

• She is following her mother’s tradition.

What time of day does Kim plant the beans?

• Early morning

• Midday

• Late afternoon

• Midnight

What emotion does Kim feel when she plants the beans?

• Sadness

• Anger

• Hope

• Fear

What do the beans represent to Kim?

• Her family’s struggle

• A connection to her father

• A way to make money

• A symbol of her new home

Why does Ana watch Kim from her window?

• She is suspicious of her.

• She wants to help her.

• She wants to learn how to plant.

• She thinks Kim is playing.

What does Ana assume Kim is doing?

• Burying something illegal

• Planting a garden

• Digging for treasure

• Cleaning up trash

Ana feels (a)   after she digs up Kim’s beans.

• angry
• guilty
• happy
• proud

What does Ana’s character show about human nature?

• People often make assumptions about others.

• People always help each other.

• People do not care about their neighbors.

• People love gardening.

What does Wendell do for a living?

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Why does Wendell help Kim’s plants?

• He knows a lot about gardening.

• He remembers his own son.

• He feels bad for Kim and wants to help.

• He wants to grow food.