Curtis Seedfolks

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

• 21

• 24

• 28

• 32

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2