Virgil and Sae Young

How old is Virgil?

• Just finished high school/ 18 or so

• Just retired/ 65 or so

• Just finished 5th grade/ 10 or so

Where was Virgil's family originally from?

• Guatemala

• Haiti

• Kentucky

Why does Virgil get involved with the garden?

• His dad made him.

• He always wanted to grow a garden.

• His family needs vegetables to eat.

Why does Virgil's dad wake him up early on the first day or summer vacation?

• Virgil's dad wants him to get a job.

• Virgil's dad wants him to help plant seeds in the garden.

• Virgil's dad wants to take him on a vacation.

What does Virgil and his dad plant?

• lima beans

• lettuce

• pumpkins

What does Virgil find while cleaning up the ground?

• Virgil finds a locket with a picture of a girl inside of it.

• Virgil finds an old love letter.

• Virgil finds a shovel someone left behind.

What happens to Virgil's crops?

• The lettuce wilts and appears to be dying.

• The lettuce is looking good, but it is very uneven.

• Someone stole his lettuce!

How does Virgil feel about his dad lying to Miss Fleck (his strict/stern 3rd grade teacher)?

• Virgil thinks it's hysterical that his dad lied to his teacher.

• Virgil is shocked to hear an adult lying.

• Virgil is angry at his dad and refuses to continue helping him.

Was it Miss Fleck's (strict teacher) business to ask the questions she did to Virgil's dad?

• Yes- She owns the vacant lot.

• No- It's a public garden.

• No- She lost the property because she didn't pay her taxes.

How old is Sae Young?

• 3 years old

• late 30's or early 40's

• 13 years old