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Say It with Flowers and The Journey

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

To disarm people means to

a)

win their trust.

b)

ask their opinions.

c)

shake their hands.

d)

earn their gratitude.

2.

An ensuing event

a)

saves time.

b)

follows later.

c)

requires planning.

d)

provides entertainment.

3.

When things harmonize, it means they

a)

provide focus.

b)

fit together well.

c)

look like each other.

d)

increase awareness.

4.

If a person is inquisitive, it means the person is

a)

curious.

b)

attractive.

c)

generous.

d)

intelligent.

5.

To have integrity means to value

a)

ability.

b)

money.

c)

bravery.

d)

honesty.

6.

To be irritating means to be

a)

sad.

b)

foolish.

c)

annoying.

d)

confusing.

7.

To feel melancholy means to feel

a)

lazy.

b)

angry.

c)

lonely.

d)

gloomy.

8.

A transaction happens when a shopper

a)

enters a store.

b)

buys something.

c)

compares prices.

d)

looks for bargains.

9.

Which of these lines relates to the exposition of the story?

a)

Mr. Sasaki rolled out several bills from his pocketbook.

b)

In a couple of weeks, Teruo was just as good a clerk as we had had in a long time.

c)

Sometimes, looking embarrassedly at us, he would take the customers to the fresh flowers in the rear and complete the sale.

d)

While Teruo was selling the fresh flowers in the back to a customer, Mr. Sasaki came in quietly and watched the transaction.

10.

Which of these is a complication in the story?

a)

Teruo walks out of the shop whistling.

b)

Tommy teaches Teruo about the florist game.

c)

A customer asks Teruo if the flowers will keep.

d)

Mr. Sasaki leaves Tommy in charge of the shop.

11.

Which of these statements relates to the resolution of the story?

a)

'That's a hard thing to say when you know it isn't true.'

b)

He walked out of the shop with his shoulders straight, head high, and whistling.

c)

This time he not only went back to the rear for the fresh ones but added three or four extras.

d)

'You're a good boy, and I know you need a job, but you've got to be a good clerk here or you're going out.'

12.

Which statement best shows that Teruo has made a decision about his problem?

a)

A) All day Teruo looked sick.

b)

B) He was curious almost to a fault and a glutton for work.

c)

C) He was unusually high-spirited, and I couldn't account for it.

d)

D) When the boss was out to lunch, Teruo went on a mad spree.

13.

Why does Mr. Sasaki ask his clerks to sell old flowers?

a)

He wants to see if they can follow orders.

b)

He is a businessman who needs to make money.

c)

He believes there is no difference between old and new flowers.

d)

He cannot get to the wholesale market often enough to buy fresh flowers.

14.

What does Teruo discover about himself?

a)

He values honesty more than money.

b)

He wants to avoid conflict with people.

c)

He wants to become a successful florist.

d)

He values customers more than the other clerks.

15.
In the shop, the workers tried to harmonise their efforts. To harmonise means:
a)
To work together smoothly
b)
To sing loudly
c)
To copy others’ actions
d)
To compete secretly
16.
When the owner smiled to disarm the boy’s nervousness, to disarm means:
a)
Remove his weapon
b)
Reduce his suspicion or hostility
c)
Strengthen his anger
d)
Surprise him with questions
17.
The temperaments of the workers in the flower shop refer to their:
a)
Physical strength
b)
Emotional natures and personalities
c)
Religious traditions
d)
Levels of education
18.
If the narrator was waiting on a customer, he was:
a)
Ignoring them
b)
Serving or assisting them
c)
Standing near the door
d)
Asking for money
19.
When the shop needed an extra hand, it needed:
a)
A replacement flower vase
b)
An additional worker
c)
A faster delivery car
d)
A larger shop space
20.
During the morning rush, rush means:
a)
A sudden busy period
b)
A nervous mistake
c)
A new flower delivery
d)
A dangerous accident
21.
When the boy says 'we had our hands tied behind our backs,' he means:
a)
They were actually tied up
b)
They were prevented from acting freely
c)
They were resting
d)
They were working too quickly
22.
If a customer was inquisitive, she was:
a)
Curious and full of questions
b)
Angry and impatient
c)
Quiet and shy
d)
Generous with money
23.
The narrator had to start from the bottom, meaning he:
a)
Began as the youngest child
b)
Worked in the lowest position
c)
Learned from the worst mistakes
d)
Grew the smallest flowers
24.
If the boy was honest to a fault, it means he was:
a)
Honest, but sometimes too much so
b)
Honest only when praised
c)
Dishonest in small matters
d)
Honest only in writing
25.
A glutton for work in the flower shop would be:
a)
Someone who avoids labor
b)
Someone who never stops working
c)
Someone who eats during work
d)
Someone who forgets his duties
26.
When a customer asked if the flowers would keep, she meant:
a)
Stay fresh for a while
b)
Stay in the store
c)
Stay hidden in a box
d)
Stay cheaper than others
27.
The ensuing silence after the sale refers to:
a)
The silence that followed
b)
The silence before
c)
The silence during
d)
A silence broken by laughter
28.
Calling the boy 'green' meant he was:
a)
Jealous of others
b)
Young and inexperienced
c)
Dressed in green clothing
d)
Skilled with plants
29.
If the boy felt sore after criticism, he felt:
a)
Angry or upset
b)
Physically injured
c)
Uncertain
d)
Encouraged
30.
When he stood gaping speechless, he was:
a)
Talking quickly
b)
Staring open-mouthed without words
c)
Laughing loudly
d)
Whispering quietly
31.
The boy had no quick comeback to the owner’s words. A comeback is:
a)
A return to the shop
b)
A quick, sharp reply
c)
A repeated mistake
d)
A quiet nod
32.
If the owner spoke plainly, he spoke:
a)
Clearly and directly
b)
In a complicated way
c)
Using jokes
d)
With anger
33.
In 'flowers’ll sell fast today,' flowers’ll means:
a)
Flowers will
b)
Flowers may not
c)
Flowers can’t
d)
Flowers must not
34.
A transaction in the shop referred to:
a)
The exchange of money for flowers
b)
A personal argument
c)
A telephone call
d)
A newspaper article
35.
The wholesale market was where:
a)
Flowers were grown
b)
Flowers were sold in large quantities at lower prices
c)
Flowers were arranged into bouquets
d)
Flowers were judged for contests
36.
When the workers wondered what was up, they wanted to know:
a)
What flowers had fallen
b)
What would probably happen
c)
Who was at the door
d)
Which flowers would wilt
37.
If the boy steeled himself to speak, he:
a)
Mentally prepared with courage
b)
Became physically strong
c)
Learned to remain silent
d)
Decided to give up
38.
When asked to account for missing flowers, the boy needed to:
a)
Explain
b)
Hide
c)
Sell
d)
Replace
39.
A brake fern in the story is:
a)
A decorative type of plant
b)
A machine part
c)
A new kind of rose
d)
A fake flower
40.
When the boy flitted here and there, he:
a)
Moved lightly and quickly around
b)
Stood still
c)
Walked heavily
d)
Sat down to rest
41.
If a customer was irritating, she was:
a)
Annoying
b)
Helpful
c)
Friendly
d)
Impressive
42.
A maidenhair in the shop was:
a)
A delicate type of fern
b)
A customer’s hairstyle
c)
A bouquet ribbon
d)
A flower disease
43.
If the owner was fuming, he was:
a)
Very angry
b)
Very tired
c)
Very quiet
d)
Very pleased
44.
Calling someone a sap meant:
a)
They were foolish or easily tricked
b)
They were hard-working
c)
They were quiet
d)
They were wealthy
45.
If a worker said 'he’s got no head,' they meant he had no:
a)
Common sense or judgment
b)
Physical strength
c)
Ambition
d)
Patience
46.
If the boys went on a mad spree, they:
a)
Spent recklessly
b)
Worked overtime
c)
Saved money carefully
d)
Learned patiently
47.
The shop’s goal was to make a profit, meaning:
a)
Earn more money than was spent
b)
Break even
c)
Sell flowers cheaply
d)
Avoid business altogether
48.
When a worker nudged him, he:
a)
Pushed gently to get attention
b)
Ignored him
c)
Scolded him
d)
Walked away
49.
If a worker might get himself fired, it means he:
a)
Could lose his job
b)
Could get a raise
c)
Could be praised
d)
Could get promoted
50.
In the shop, asparagus fern is:
a)
A common greenery used in floral arrangements
b)
A vegetable sold for dinner
c)
A rare orchid
d)
A type of ribbon
51.
Wages are:
a)
The money paid to workers
b)
The price of flowers
c)
The shop’s debts
d)
The customer’s bill
52.
If the narrator showed integrity, he showed:
a)
Honesty and moral principles
b)
Skill in arranging flowers
c)
Speed in selling
d)
Anger at unfairness
53.
The owner worried about bills, which are:
a)
Payments owed for goods or services
b)
Fresh deliveries of flowers
c)
Extra workers in the shop
d)
Pieces of advertising
54.
If the owner said 'no hard feelings,' he meant:
a)
There is no lasting anger
b)
I am very upset
c)
I feel pain
d)
You must leave immediately
55.
Which central theme is MOST emphasized in Say It with Flowers?
a)
The struggle between honesty and survival in business
b)
The beauty of flowers as a symbol of nature
c)
The importance of physical strength at work
d)
The danger of losing cultural traditions
56.
What does the boy’s discomfort with selling wilted flowers reveal about his character?
a)
He is lazy and avoids work
b)
He values integrity and honesty above profit
c)
He dislikes dealing with customers
d)
He does not understand how flowers are sold
57.
The flowers in the story most clearly symbolize:
a)
The boy’s relationship with his family
b)
The conflict between truth and deception
c)
Nature’s power over humans
d)
The unpredictability of love
58.
Why does the shop owner tolerate selling flowers that may not last long?
a)
He is careless about his reputation
b)
He prioritizes making a profit over complete honesty
c)
He wants to get rid of new employees
d)
He does not know much about flowers
59.
Why does Mori use simple, direct language in the dialogue between the boy and the owner?
a)
To emphasize the confusion of the shop
b)
To highlight the cultural gap between characters
c)
To make the moral conflict clear and accessible
d)
To create suspense and mystery
60.
What type of conflict is MOST central to the story?
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Society
c)
Character vs. Self
d)
Character vs. Nature
61.
The story is told from the perspective of the boy. How does this affect the reader’s understanding?
a)
It hides the owner’s true thoughts
b)
It makes the reader sympathize with the boy’s moral struggle
c)
It shows the owner’s business perspective more clearly
d)
It explains how the customers feel
62.
The overall tone of the story can best be described as:
a)
Humorous and lighthearted
b)
Serious and reflective
c)
Harsh and bitter
d)
Angry and aggressive
63.
If the boy had chosen to ignore his feelings and sell flowers dishonestly, which outcome is MOST likely according to the story’s message?
a)
He would quickly become the owner of the shop
b)
He would lose his personal integrity
c)
He would become more respected by customers
d)
He would improve the quality of the flowers
64.
Which line from the story BEST shows the boy’s inner conflict?
a)
“The flowers will keep, but not for long.”
b)
“The rush came early in the morning.”
c)
“The asparagus fern was delivered in bundles.”
d)
“The customers smiled politely.”
65.
Why does Mori focus on an ordinary flower shop instead of a grand setting?
a)
To show how small, everyday decisions reveal larger truths
b)
To avoid confusing the reader with too many characters
c)
To emphasize the beauty of flowers above all
d)
To provide comic relief in a simple environment
66.
At the end of the story, what lesson does the narrator seem to have learned?
a)
It is always wrong to sell flowers
b)
Business success is more important than morals
c)
Balancing honesty and survival is a difficult but necessary struggle
d)
Customers are always right

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