The Gardener's Promise - Subtext in dialogue (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 does Leandro say the yellow marigold is?
The heart of the garden
A memory that keeps growing
A flower that is difficult to plant
A plant that needs special soil
Answer explanation
This is stated directly in the passage. Leandro says, 'That one came from a single seed your grandmother brought from her old home, many years ago. It's a memory that keeps growing.'
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Mira says, "What if the soil is all wrong for them?" what is her dialogue revealing about her feelings?
She is worried about the cost of buying new plants.
She is excited to learn about different types of soil.
She is anxious that she won't be able to adapt to her new home.
She thinks her grandfather is not a good gardener.
Answer explanation
Mira is using the flowers and soil as symbols for herself and her new environment. Her fear is not literally about the soil, but about whether she will be able to thrive in a new place.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What items does Leandro bring with him into the garden?
A trowel and some seeds
A watering can and a bag of soil
Two small clay pots
A rose bush and a marigold
Answer explanation
The passage states directly, 'Her grandfather, Leandro, walked over, his steps quiet on the grass. He held two small clay pots.'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Leandro's dialogue about taking 'cuttings' and 'seeds' symbolize?
That they are taking important memories and strengths with them to the new place.
That they don't have enough room in the moving truck for big plants.
That gardening is a difficult and complicated hobby.
That Mira is not responsible enough to care for a full-grown plant.
Answer explanation
The seeds and cuttings are symbols for the essential parts of home and self that can be carried to a new place to start over. It’s about bringing the 'heart' of the old place to the new one.
5.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following quotes from the dialogue into the categories that best describe the underlying feeling being expressed.
Groups:
(a) Expressing Fear of Change
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(b) Expressing Hope and Acceptance
"A garden is never truly left behind."
"Soil can always be changed."
"We're packing the promise of a new one."
"But our new yard is just empty dirt."
"What if nothing grows there?"
"It feels wrong to just leave them all behind."
Answer explanation
Mira's statements show her focus on loss and negative possibilities, which reveals her fear and anxiety. Leandro's statements reframe the situation, focusing on continuity and the potential for new growth, which shows hope and acceptance.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the hidden meaning behind Leandro’s statement, "Soil can always be changed"?
He is telling Mira that they will need to buy fertilizer.
He is suggesting that new situations can be improved with effort.
He is saying that the new yard is better than their current one.
He is complaining about the quality of the dirt.
Answer explanation
Leandro is speaking symbolically. The 'soil' represents the new environment, and his statement implies that any new situation, even if it seems bad at first, can be made better.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each line of dialogue with the subtext (the unspoken meaning) it conveys.
A wish for things to stay the same and a fear of losing the present.
"It's a memory that keeps growing."
Confidence that a person has the inner strength to create their own happiness.
"They're perfect right now."
A feeling of hopelessness about the new situation.
"You are the one who brings the seeds."
The idea that our past and our memories are part of who we are.
"But our new yard is just empty dirt."
Answer explanation
Option 0 shows Mira's desire to stop time because she fears the change. Option 1 reveals her negative outlook on the move. Option 2 is Leandro's way of saying the past is not lost. Option 3 is his final encouragement, telling Mira she has the power to adapt and thrive.
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