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WorksheetsSeedfolks Sam
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following best describes Sam's actions in "Seedfolks"?
Selfish and inconsiderate
Passive and uninvolved
Active and community-oriented
Aggressive and confrontational
What is Sam's initial attitude towards the vacant lot before he starts the garden?
He sees it as a symbol of decay and neglect
He is indifferent to its existence
He considers it a perfect spot for a building
He is scared of the space due to its reputation
What does Sam notice about the garden?
It has a lot of nice plants.
No one likes being there
It is like the neighborhood- separated by groups
Too many people are there.
Who creates a contest to get water to the garden faster and easier?
Sae Young
Virgil
Sam
Leona
What does Sam mean by "A duck gives birth to a duckling, not a moose?"
Moose are not allowed near the garden because they will chase the ducks away.
A garden is a nice place for wild animals to live.
It's natural to stay with those like yourself.
It's natural that ducks and moose are enemies.
Sam hires someone to help him till the soil, who does he hire?
Gonzalo
a Puerto Rican teenager
Kim
Sam thought the garden looked like paradise, but the end of the chapter said, "the garden was turning back into Cleveland." Why does he feel that way?
People parked their cars in the lot.
The city built a park in the vacant lot.
People were separating themselves in garden based on their cultures.
Someone built a new building there.
What role does Sam play in the community garden in 'Seedfolks'?
A) He is a passive observer.
B) He organizes and encourages community involvement.
C) He plants the most vegetables.
D) He sells produce from the garden.
How does Sam view the diversity in the garden?
A) As a challenge to overcome.
B) As a beautiful tapestry of cultures.
C) As a source of conflict.
D) As irrelevant to the garden's success.
What is one of Sam's main goals in the garden?
A) To grow the largest pumpkin.
B) To bring people together.
C) To win a gardening contest.
D) To make a profit.
Which of the following best describes Sam's personality in 'Seedfolks'?
A) Introverted and shy.
B) Outgoing and friendly.
C) Aggressive and demanding.
D) Indifferent and aloof.
What does Sam do to help solve the water problem in the garden?
A) He digs a well.
B) He creates a contest for ideas.
C) He buys a water pump.
D) He asks the city for help.
Why does Sam hire a Puerto Rican teenager?
A) To help him plant flowers.
B) To assist with tilling the soil.
C) To sell vegetables at the market.
D) To paint a mural.
What does Sam notice about the interactions among gardeners?
A) They all work together harmoniously.
B) They tend to stick to their own ethnic groups.
C) They often argue about planting techniques.
D) They ignore each other completely.
How does Sam feel about the garden's impact on the community?
A) He is disappointed by the lack of progress.
B) He is hopeful and sees positive change.
C) He is indifferent to its effects.
D) He is frustrated by the slow growth.
