"Marigolds," Quiz

What did Lizabeth realize when looking at Miss Lottie's marigolds?

• The fact that the flowers were the only thing that were alive and beautiful.

• The fact that they were poor and times were tough.

Why did Lizabeth destroy Miss Lottie's marigolds?

• Because the marigolds scared Lizabeth.

• Because Lizabeth was angry and emotional. She saw her father crying and she realized how hard it was being poor.

• Because Lizabeth wanted to bring beauty to the yard.

How did seeing Miss Lottie's face change Lizabeth's perspective?

• Lizabeth realized Miss Lottie was a witch or a monster.

• Lizabeth understood the reality of Miss Lottie's life and felt compassion for her.

• Lizabeth became scared and ran away from Miss Lottie.

What was Lizabeth's impression of Miss Lottie's yard compared to the rest of the town?

• Miss Lottie's yard was broken and haunted, just like her.

• Miss Lottie's yard was filled with pretty and alive marigolds.

• Miss Lottie's yard was dusty and dry, like the rest of the town.

Why did Lizabeth feel restless during that summer?

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Lizabeth felt restless during the summer because she felt like her ___________ was ending.

What did the narrator overhear their parents talking about that kept them awake?

• The struggles of finding a job and poverty.

• The scary stories about Miss Lottie being a witch.

How did Lizabeth feel after destroying Miss Lottie's marigolds?

• Lizabeth felt happy and satisfied.

• Lizabeth felt a sinking feeling in her heart, stomach, and soul.

• Lizabeth forgot about the marigolds and moved away.

What happened to Miss Lottie's marigolds after Lizabeth destroyed them?

• The story doesn't tell us!

• They just grew again. Miss Lottie won an award for Best Flowers in the USA!

What did Lizabeth realize about Miss Lottie after destroying her marigolds?

• Miss Lottie was a witch.

• Miss Lottie was mean.

• Miss Lottie was just an innocent old lady.

Why did Lizabeth feel a sinking feeling in their heart, stomach, and soul after destroying Miss Lottie's marigolds?

• Because Lizabeth felt happy and satisfied.

• Because Lizabeth realized she had done something wrong.

• Because Lizabeth wanted to help Miss Lottie even more.