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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does the story end with the image of Kim planting lima beans? (from Amir and Florence)

The garden began with Kim and her lima beans so Kim's act of planting again bring the story full circle.

The author wants the reader to know that the garden lasted only one year.

The story does not end with Kim planting her lima beans because Kim and her family moved away.

The author wants to reader to know that Kim is still looking for her father's approval.

2.

Why did Leona's grandmother keep a journal of doctor's deaths? (from Gonzalo, Leona, and Sam)

Leona's grandmother kept up with the doctors she believed she outlived because she did not take traditional medicine.

Leona's grandmother wanted to see how many doctors she could outlive.

Leona's grandmother tried to get these doctors to take goldenrod but they refused.

Leona's grandmother killed doctors with goldenrod.

3.

Why does Nora create a raised bed for Mr. Myles to plant seeds? (from Nora and Maricela)

Mr. Myles is unable to stoop to ground level.

Mr. Myles is in a wheelchair.

Mr. Myles cannot bend because he wears a back brace.

Nora fears that if Mr. Myles kneels to plant seeds or weed, she will not be strong enough to help him back up.

4.

Why does Maricela want her baby to be dead? (from Nora and Maricela)

Maricela thinks that her life is over because she is pregnant.

Maricela's boyfriend will no longer talk to her since she is pregnant.

Maricela is not allowed to go to school any longer since she is pregnant.

Maricela's parents will not allow her to put the baby up for adoption.

5.

Why does Maricela think that people hate her? (from Nora and Maricela)

Because she is Mexican, a teenager, and pregnant.

Because she wants to have a miscarriage.

Because she is Catholic.

Because she is growing Swiss chard in the garden.

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