Seedfolks Chapter 9, Curtis

Carefully reread the clues on page 52. How old is Curtis NOW?

• 21

• 24

• 28

• 32

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

What does Curtis mean when he says "No chance for words. So I decided to give her some deeds instead" (Philbrick 53)?

• Curtis does not know what to say to Lateesha, so he performs dance moves.

• Lateesha is deaf. She is unable to hear Curtis speak.

• Since Lateesha does not want to talk to Curtis, he will try to show her that he's changed by planting tomatoes, her favorite food.

• Curtis does not want to talk to Lateesha ever again. He's going to make her life miserable.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.4

On page 54, Curtis states, "This old man with no teeth and a straw hat showed me how to tie the plants up to stakes." To whom is Curtis likely referring?

• Tio Juan

• Virgil

• Gonzalo

• the individual whom Sam hired to plant pumpkins

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

Reread page 56. What made Curtis so angry?

• Lateesha told Curtis she hated tomatoes now.

• Someone was taking the tomatoes from the garden.

• All of the tomato plants were dying.

• Someone drove a car right over the tomato plants.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

What was the deal made between Curtis and Royce?

• Royce made tomato pie for Lateesha; Curtis bought Royce a pair of shoes.

• Royce watered the tomatoes; Curtis gave Royce a ride to his friend's house.

• Royce took gifts to Lateesha; Curtis bought Royce a watch.

• Royce guarded the tomatoes; Curtis gave Royce a sleeping bag and money.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.W.6.9A