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Why does Amir discard the preconceived notions he had about Polish people because of the garden? (from Amir and Florence)

Amir did not discard his preconceived notions about the Polish.

Amir realizes the rumors he has heard about the Polish being unintelligent are not true when he meets a Polish lady in person.

Amir meets a Polish woman who works the garden plot next to his who will not even thin her carrots because it reminds her of the unfair conditions in the concentration camps.

Amir meets a Polish woman in the gardens who says that she does not like cabbage.

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

Mr. Myles is in a wheelchair.

Mr. Myles is unable to stoop to ground level.

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.

Why does Curtis plant tomatoes for Lateesha? (from Virgil, Sae Young, and Curtis)

Curtis' friend told him that Lateesha likes tomatoes.

Lateesha will not listen to his apology so he decides to demonstrate his love in actions.

Curtis wants to show Lateesha he can provide for her.

Curtis has told Lateesha how much he likes tomatoes and hopes she will fix a meal if he plants them.

Why does Virgil compare the lettuce to a baby? (from Virgil, Sae Young, and Curtis)

Virgil compares the lettuce to caring for a pet.

Taking care of the lettuce reminds Virgil of babysitting.

Virgil does not compare the lettuce to a baby.

Virgil complains that he has to take care of all of the needs of the growing lettuce, just like he would a baby.

Why does Leona take a bag of garbage from the vacant lot to the Public Health Department with her? (from Gonzalo, Leona, and Sam)

So the officials will understand first hand the problem with the trash.

Leona does not take garbage with her to the Public Health Department.

Sam suggests that Leona take the garbage with her to get the attention of the officials.

So she can show the officials a sample of what is in the vacant lot.