Marigolds

Miss Lottie's reaction to Lizabeth's destroying the marigolds is one of

• Sorrowful defeat.

• Complete indifference.

• Extreme relief.

• Blind rage.

Which of the following is not a reason that the marigold incident stands out in the narrator's memory?

• The realization that she gained from it is still important to her.

• It was a turning point in her life.

• It marked the end of troubles in her life.

• It marked the end of her childhood innocence.

To the black people of the narrator's hometown, the American Dream was

• a reality.

• a myth.

• a goal.

• an excuse.

The narrator remembers spending most of her summer days

• reading.

• playing.

• working.

• studying.

Which of the following is not a reason that annoying Miss Lottie is usually fun?

• It breaks up the boredom.

• It hurts Miss Lottie's feelings.

• It gets a rise out of Miss Lottie.

• It involves a little bit of danger.

To Lizabeth, everything that is associated with or related to Miss Lottie is

• beautiful.

• dangerous.

• boring.

• strange.

John Burke, Miss Lottie's son is a symbol of

• the same thing as the marigolds.

• Miss Lottie's frustrated hoped and desires.

• security in old age for Miss Lottie.

• Lizabeth's future.

An act of bravado is usually

• sweet.

• destructive.

• showy.

• admirable.