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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Amir.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Mexican family do that entices others?
(a) Leave their garden.
(b) Start a fight.
(c) Roast a pig.
(d) Give away vegetables.

2. What praise does the Italian woman give to Amir?
(a) She compliments his family.
(b) She admires his eggplants.
(c) She likes his accent.
(d) She finds him attractive.

3. What is Tio Juan doing when Gonzalo finds him?
(a) Trying to water his seeds.
(b) Trying to tell Wendell something.
(c) Trying to find Kim.
(d) Trying to find plants.

4. Why does Virgil’s dad want to plant a garden?
(a) To prove he can grow things.
(b) To be part of a community.
(c) To feed his family.
(d) To make money.

5. Who is Garcia?
(a) Gonzalo’s teacher.
(b) Gonzalo's uncle.
(c) Gonzalo’s family.
(d) Gonzalo's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can Mr. Myles not speak?

2. What does the garden remind Amir of?

3. What happens if Nora and Mr. Myles are absent a few days?

4. Why was Tio Juan distraught?

5. Why do cats like the garden?

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