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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Wendell ring the plant with dirt?
(a) To hold in the water.
(b) To mark it as his.
(c) To protect it from bugs.
(d) To hold in the heat.

2. What is the result of Leona’s efforts with the city?
(a) She is yelled at.
(b) She is given a meeting with officials.
(c) She is taken to jail.
(d) She is thrown out.

3. How does Leona prepare for a day of calling the government?
(a) She bakes a cake.
(b) She writes a letter first.
(c) She drinks water and listens to music.
(d) She exercises.

4. How did Wendell’s son die?
(a) He died of cancer.
(b) He was stillborn.
(c) He was in a car accident.
(d) He was shot.

5. Why does Kim choose a place behind a refrigerator?
(a) She wants it to be cold.
(b) She wants it to be seen.
(c) She wants to be hidden.
(d) She wants it to be dark.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ana see burying something from her window?

2. How did Gonzalo learn English?

3. Who actually owns the lot?

4. What does Wendell do for a living?

5. What does Ana use to dig?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Ana attempts to correct her mistake?

2. Do you think Ana was right to go dig up something she thought was trouble?

3. What is the problem with water in the lot, and how does Sam deal with it?

4. At the end of this chapter “Sam,” why does Sam claim the garden is a reflection of Cleveland?

5. What tragedies has Wendell experienced, and what are the effects on his life?

6. What does Wendell mean when he discusses the phrase “And a little child shall lead them”?

7. What are Leona’s experiences with calling the city?

8. Why do you think Kim wants to remain hidden when she plants?

9. Why does Leona want to plant goldenrod?

10. Kim mentions crying for a different reason than her sisters. What does she mean by this?

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