Virgil & Sae Young Quiz

Who is Virgil in the story?

• A teenage boy helping in the garden.

• A taxi driver.

• A young boy whose father is growing lettuce to sell.

• A teacher helping students plant vegetables.

What does Virgil’s father hope to gain from the garden?

• Experience as a gardener.

• Food for their family.

• Profit from selling produce to restaurants.

• Respect from the neighbors.

What type of plant does Virgil's father grow?

• Tomatoes

• Carrots

• Lettuce

• Beans

Why is Virgil concerned about the garden?

• He’s afraid the plants won’t grow.

• He knows they planted too much in too small a space.

What does the broken locket Virgil finds symbolize?

• Luck in the garden.

• His connection to the girl in the picture.

• A warning about the garden.

• A way to get rich.

How does Virgil feel about his father’s intentions?

• Proud of his hard work.

• Angry and resentful.

• Conflicted and disappointed.

• Joyful and excited.

What lesson does Virgil begin to learn in the garden?

• Hard work always pays off.

• Not everyone can be trusted.

• Adults don’t always set the best example.

• You must follow every rule.

Why does Virgil’s father lie to Miss Fleck?

• He wants more seeds.

• He wants a larger plot of land.

How does Sae Young describe her life before coming to the U.S.?

• She was a teacher.

• She lived on a farm.

• She was happy and ran a dry cleaning business with her husband.

• She lived alone.

What traumatic event changed Sae Young’s life?

• She lost her job.

• She was attacked during a robbery.

• Her house burned down.

• She had to move suddenly.