Molly's Tomato Business Adventures

Molly learns that her neighborhood's market stand is closing. She decides to start a garden to provide fresh produce. With the help of her neighbor, Mr. Taylor, she plants tomatoes. They successfully sell the produce at the market, earning a profit and forming a partnership.

What is the main theme of the story 'A Fresh Idea'?

• The importance of teamwork

• How to grow a garden

• Meeting community needs

• The benefits of technology

What activity does Molly enjoy during her walk with her mom?

• Reading books

• Running and skipping

• Playing video games

• Cooking

Why is Mrs. Faire closing her market stand?

• She wants to start a new business

• She is too old to run it

• She is going on vacation

• She is moving to another city

What does Molly wish she could do in her backyard?

• Install a swimming pool

• Plant a garden

• Set up a playground

• Build a treehouse

How does Mr. Taylor initially react to Molly's idea?

• He immediately agrees

• He ignores her

• He is angry

• He is confused but smiles

What does Mr. Taylor offer to Molly?

• A job at his store

• A new bicycle

• A plot of land in his yard

• A book about gardening

What does Molly decide to do with her savings?

• Invest in tomato plants

• Buy a computer game

• Go on a trip

• Save for college

What is the purpose of the stakes Molly places in the ground?

• To mark the garden boundaries

• To support the tomato plants

• To keep animals away

• To decorate the garden

What happens when the tomatoes ripen?

• They are used in a cooking class

• They are given to neighbors

• They are sold at the market

• They are eaten by birds

How much profit does Molly make from selling tomatoes?

• $10

• $20

• $30

• $40