The Garden Quest - Comparing and contrasting characters (Grade 7)
Passage
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English
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7th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main mission Vienna announces to the group?
To build a new playground for the town
To make the garden beautiful for the Spring Festival
To win a national gardening competition
To find a new place for a community garden
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'The town's Spring Festival is in two weeks. Our mission is to make this garden beautiful again.' This directly answers the question.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Fletcher's dialogue, "People are unreliable," reveals that he most likely believes...
he is the best gardener in the group.
it is better to work alone than to depend on others.
Vienna is not a good leader.
the Spring Festival should be canceled.
Answer explanation
Fletcher follows this statement by saying, 'You can only count on your own work.' This shows he prefers self-reliance over group work because he doesn't trust others to help.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, what is one specific problem Fletcher points out about the garden?
The fence is broken.
There are no flowers.
It is overgrown with weeds.
The water has been turned off.
Answer explanation
In paragraph 3, Fletcher directly states, 'It's overgrown with weeds. The soil is probably rock hard.'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference in how Vienna and Fletcher view the project?
Vienna thinks the project will be easy, while Fletcher thinks it will be hard.
Vienna wants to lead the project alone, while Fletcher wants to be in charge.
Vienna dislikes gardening, while Fletcher enjoys it.
Vienna is optimistic about working as a community, while Fletcher is doubtful.
Answer explanation
Vienna says, 'If we work together, we can do it!' showing her optimism. Fletcher questions this by saying, 'You really think a few of us can fix this mess?' and 'People are unreliable,' showing his doubt.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Vienna try to include Fletcher in her plan?
She asks him to help figure out what tools are needed.
She tells him he will be the leader of the project.
She ignores his negative comments completely.
She asks him to bring snacks for the group tomorrow.
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'Fletcher, you're good at planning things out. Can you help me figure out what tools we'll need?' This shows her specific action to involve him.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following character traits and beliefs based on which character they represent in the passage.
Groups:
(a) Vienna's Perspective
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(b) Fletcher's Perspective
Thinks people are unreliable
Prefers to rely on oneself
Is optimistic about the mission's success
Focuses on what a community can do together
Points out practical problems first
Believes in inspiring others
Answer explanation
The passage contrasts Vienna's community-focused, optimistic leadership with Fletcher's individualistic, practical, and skeptical viewpoint. Vienna talks about inspiring others and working together, while Fletcher focuses on the problems and his belief that you can only count on yourself.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each line of dialogue to the attitude or belief it reveals.
Low expectation of others' commitment
"If we work together, we can do it!"
Hope in group effort
"Leadership...is about inspiring others to help."
A belief in collaborative leadership
"You really think a few of us can fix this mess?"
Doubt in the group's ability
"But don't be surprised when it's just the three of us here tomorrow."
Answer explanation
Each line of dialogue directly reflects the character's core attitude. Vienna's first line shows her hope. Fletcher's first line shows his doubt. Vienna's definition of leadership shows her collaborative belief. Fletcher's final line shows his low expectations for community participation.
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