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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wendell do that evening, after being frightened?
(a) Checks on the beans.
(b) Speaks to Kim.
(c) Plants his own garden.
(d) Speaks to Kim's mother.

2. Why can Mr. Myles not speak?
(a) He is deaf.
(b) He has no tongue.
(c) He has had several strokes.
(d) He is mute.

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

4. Why did Sae Young and her husband find the business they bought in the U.S. their best option?
(a) It didn’t take much money to start.
(b) They didn’t have to speak English well.
(c) It was close to home.
(d) They were paid a higher wage.

5. What does the garden remind Amir of?
(a) A spider web.
(b) A vine.
(c) The jungle.
(d) His parents’ Persian rug.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nora use to allow Mr. Myles to plant?

2. Who calls Wendell to their apartment?

3. Why does Leona know about complaining to officials?

4. What does Nora bring for Mr. Myles to plant?

5. What does Leona notice about the “vacant” lot?

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