Curtis Seedfolks

Seedfolks is narrated in:

• first person point of view with multiple narrators

• first person point of view with a single narrator

• third person omniscient point of view

• third person limited point of view

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Who is a narrator in Seedfolks?

• Lateesha

• Tio Juan

• Nora

• Mr. Myles

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does Wendell's chapter contribute to the novel's plot?

• Wendell cleans up the lot, which creates more space for other gardeners.

• Wendell fits the “grumpy old man” character type, which adds to the plot.

• Wendell plants his crops after Kim, making the lot a community garden.

• Wendell’s wife and son have died, so his sadness makes the story realistic.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Curtis plants tomatoes to win the heart of a former girlfriend--Lateesha. Curtis planted outside the fence of the garden and some of his tomatoes are stolen. So he asks Royce, a teenager who is homeless, to keep watch over his plants. Curtis wants to make sure that nothing bad happens to his plants.

• Curtis is sorrowful

• Curtis is protective

• Curtis is angry

• Curtis is loving

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What inference can be made about Curtis' feelings towards Lateesha based on his actions in the garden?

• He is indifferent towards her.

• He deeply regrets their breakup.

• He is only interested in making her jealous.

• He blames her for their breakup.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the primary theme explored in Curtis's story in 'Seedfolks'?

• A) Redemption

• B) Love and reconciliation

• C) Betrayal

• D) Adventure

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which character helps Curtis protect his tomato plants in 'Seedfolks'?

• A) Kim

• B) Nora

• C) Royce

• D) Wendell

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What motivates Curtis to plant tomatoes in the community garden?

• A) To sell them for profit

• B) To win back Lateesha's affection

• C) To compete in a gardening contest

• D) To provide food for the community

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Curtis's approach to gardening reflect his personality?

• A) Careless and indifferent

• B) Meticulous and protective

• C) Reckless and impulsive

• D) Lazy and uninterested

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What literary device is primarily used in Curtis's narrative in 'Seedfolks'?

• A) Foreshadowing

• B) Irony

• C) Symbolism

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9