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Worksheets3 (Wendell) and 4 (Gonzalo)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What was WILTED in this chapter?
Ana's flowers on the table
Wendell's flowers from the funeral
Kim's lima plants growing in the vacant lot
How old is Wendell?
8th grade
middle aged
elderly
Where is Wendell from?
Kentucky/America
Asia
Vietnam
What does Wendell do that helps Kim?
A. Saves her plants
B. Teaches her to make rings around plants to water them better
C. Choice A and B
D. None of the above
Why does Wendell get involved with the garden?
He misses being around kids.
He hates his job.
Ana asked him for his help.
What does Wendell likely mean when he says, "And a little child shall lead them" (page 15)?
A little kid is starting to make changes.
Kids can't be leaders.
Kim is setting a bad example for the adults.
What does Wendell mean when he says, Better to put my time into that (cleaning the lot) than moaning about the other all day" (page 15)?
Cleaning is important for the neighborhood.
It's better for him to clean and be productive instead of complaining and being sad.
It's better for him to keep to himself and grieve instead of being around others trying to keep busy.
Why is Wendell angry when Ana calls him?
The telephone is reminder of bad news, and it makes him fear more bad news is coming.
Wendell was sick and needed rest.
Wendell is sick of this old lady pestering him all of the time.
Why is Kim likely afraid when she sees Wendell?
Wendell told Ana she didn't know what she was doing.
Kim is afraid of older men.
Kim doesn't know Wendell and she's shocked he knows about her plants.
How do Kim's plants and the vacant lot give Wendell hope?
They show Wendell that things can be better.
They show Wendell that he should stay inside away from others.
Wendell hopes that they can teach him how to be a better gardener.
How old is Gonzalo?
8th grade (13 or 14)
elderly
8
Where was Gonzalo from?
Georgia
Kentucky
Guatemala
Why did Gonzalo get involved with the garden?
Gonzalo had a crush on Kim.
The janitor made him help as a punishment for throwing food.
Gonzalo's Uncle Tio enjoyed being there.
What does Gonzalo likely mean when he says, "The older you are, the younger you get when you move to the United States" (pg. 17)?
It's harder for older people to adjust to new situations/languages.
Older people are always wiser.
Younger people are not as smart and they're easily persuaded.
How did Gonzalo learn to speak English?
A. On the playground
B. Watching cartoons
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
How does Tio Juan (Gonzalo's great uncle) act when he goes to the vacant lot?
He hates the garden, and it upsets him.
He gets excited and starts acting like an adult again.
He gets sad because it reminds him of home.
How does the reader know that Tio Juan is trying to talk to Wendell at the vacant lot?
Gonzalo says that he recognized the man as the school janitor.
Wendell introduced himself.
Wendell had a shirt with his name on it.
What is "Garcia's Equation?"
The younger you are, the smarter you are.
The older you are, the younger you get when you move to the U.S.
The older you are, the smarter you are.
Why were people likely gesturing in the garden?
There were some language barriers.
They were insulting each other.
They were expressing their care and concerns.
What is a bodega?
car
stone
store
