WorksheetsVirgil and Sae Young
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
How old is Virgil?
Just finished high school/ 18 or so
Just retired/ 65 or so
Just finished 5th grade/ 10 or so
Where was Virgil's family originally from?
Guatemala
Haiti
Kentucky
Why does Virgil get involved with the garden?
His dad made him.
He always wanted to grow a garden.
His family needs vegetables to eat.
Why does Virgil's dad wake him up early on the first day or summer vacation?
Virgil's dad wants him to get a job.
Virgil's dad wants him to help plant seeds in the garden.
Virgil's dad wants to take him on a vacation.
What does Virgil and his dad plant?
lima beans
lettuce
pumpkins
What does Virgil find while cleaning up the ground?
Virgil finds a locket with a picture of a girl inside of it.
Virgil finds an old love letter.
Virgil finds a shovel someone left behind.
What happens to Virgil's crops?
The lettuce wilts and appears to be dying.
The lettuce is looking good, but it is very uneven.
Someone stole his lettuce!
How does Virgil feel about his dad lying to Miss Fleck (his strict/stern 3rd grade teacher)?
Virgil thinks it's hysterical that his dad lied to his teacher.
Virgil is shocked to hear an adult lying.
Virgil is angry at his dad and refuses to continue helping him.
Was it Miss Fleck's (strict teacher) business to ask the questions she did to Virgil's dad?
Yes- She owns the vacant lot.
No- It's a public garden.
No- She lost the property because she didn't pay her taxes.
How old is Sae Young?
3 years old
late 30's or early 40's
13 years old
Where was Sae Young originally from?
Korea
Guatemala
Ukraine
Why does Sae Young get involved with the garden?
She wants to be around people again.
She lost her necklace and heard it might be there.
She is looking for some quiet, reflective time.
What does Sae Young plant?
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Hot peppers
What was Sae Young's traumatic experience?
Her car was stolen.
Her husband was kidnapped.
She was robbed and beaten at gunpoint.
How does Sae Young respond to her traumatic experience?
She looks for the robber frequently to get revenge.
She doesn't let it bother her.
She stays in her house for 2 months at a time for 2 years.
How does the garden help Sae Young?
It gives her access to plants/nutrients she needs to get healthier.
It helps her meet her new best friend.
It helps her feel that she can trust people again.
