Ginger for the Heart

Where does the story "Ginger for the Heart" take place?

• Florida

• California

• China

• Japan

Why does the young man go to Yenna's store often?

• Because he has many clothes to fix.

• Because he needs a job.

• Because he loves Yenna.

• Because Yenna's parents give him food.

Why did the young man have to go to the gold fields?

• To make money.

• To meet his girlfriend.

• To go to university.

• To be with his family.

What does Yenna give to the young man before he leaves?

• Money.

• Rice.

• Ginger.

• Shoes.

The ginger is a symbol. What does the ginger represent?

• Friendship

• Love

• Happiness

• Money

There is another symbol in this story. It is a symbol of love. Which one represents love?

• The sun shining in the tower window.

• The gold in the fields.

• The butterfly buttons.

• The lamp burning in the window.

When they are working together, Yenna and her mother ___.

• sing

• argue

• make jokes

• work quietly

Why did Yenna's mother die?

• Because she was very old.

• Because of the war.

• Because of the epidemic.

• Because she fell from the tower.

What problem does Yenna's father have?

• He doesn't speak English.

• He can't see because he is blind.

• He can't walk because he is old.

• He doesn't have any money.

After _____, the young man returned to Yenna's store.

• many years

• many weeks

• many days

• many months