Leona's Experiences and Perspectives

In this video, Mrs. Carter reads aloud from chapter 5, focusing on Leona's story. Leona shares her grandmother's belief in natural remedies and her long life. She discovers a community garden and decides to plant goldenrod, inspired by her grandmother. However, the garden is filled with trash, and Leona takes action by contacting city officials. Despite initial challenges, she persists and eventually makes a real impact by visiting the public health department in person, demonstrating her determination and resourcefulness.

What is the main focus of the chapter that Mrs. Carter is reading?

• Leona's childhood

• Leona's contribution to the garden

• Leona's favorite book

• Leona's cooking skills

Why does Leona tell the story about her grandmother?

• To describe her grandmother's cooking

• To explain her love for gardening

• To highlight her grandmother's belief in natural remedies

• To show her grandmother's dislike for doctors

What did Leona's grandmother drink every morning?

• Orange juice

• Green tea

• Goldenrod tea

• Coffee

What was Leona's grandmother's opinion on doctors?

• She trusted them completely

• She was skeptical of them

• She avoided them because of cost

• She only visited them occasionally

How did Leona's grandmother keep track of the doctors she outlived?

• By writing in a diary

• By keeping a list on the wall

• By telling stories

• By keeping a scrapbook of obituaries

What did Leona's grandmother do at the doctors' funerals?

• She laid Goldenrod on their graves

• She sang a song

• She stayed silent

• She gave a speech

What was Leona's grandmother's response to Dr. Bates' advice?

• She argued with him

• She ignored his advice

• She followed his advice

• She thanked him

What was the state of the vacant lot that Leona encountered?

• It was a parking lot

• It was a playground for children

• It was filled with trash and debris

• It was clean and well-maintained

What did Leona decide to plant in the vacant lot?

• Roses

• Goldenrod

• Vegetables

• Trees

Why did Leona think the lot wasn't truly vacant?

• Because it was full of people

• Because it had a building

• Because it was full of trash

• Because it was a parking area