Too Many Vegetables

Which sentence best describes a central message of the story?

• Gardening can teach kids to better appreciate nature.

• Being kind to others can help bring people together.

• It's important to thank someone when they do something kind for you.

• Don't judge a food before you've had the chance to taste it.

Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• "Dozens of zucchini as long as Patrick's arm hid underneath." (Paragraph 3)

• "My grandmother's recipe. I wanted to thank you for the lovely vegetables. I had enough to make two full pans." (Paragraph 9)

• "The bread is made with sugar, raisins, and walnuts," Mr. Binsky said. (Paragraph 11)

• "I guess you can never have too many vegetables," Dad said. (Paragraph 19)

Which of the following best describes what motivated Patrick and his dad to share their zucchini with the neighbors?

• The neighbors were kind to them when they moved in, and they have too many zucchini.

• The neighbors always bring food to Patrick and his dad and they want to return the gesture.

• Patrick and his dad promised the neighbors that they could have some of their vegetables.

• Patrick and his dad want the neighbors to cook using the zucchini so they can throw a party.

Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Question 3?

• 'What are we going to do with all of these?' Patrick asked. (Paragraph 1)

• Patrick and Dad's first vegetable garden was an amazing success. (Paragraph 3)

• 'Remember how everyone welcomed us to the neighborhood when we moved in?' Patrick said. (Paragraph 4)

• They smiled at everyone enjoying the zucchini picnic. (Paragraph 18)

Why is it important to the story that Patrick suggested they have a picnic?

• It brings all the neighbors together to eat and have fun.

• It helps Patrick and his dad get rid of even more zucchini.

• It shows that Patrick wants to compete in a food contest.

• It makes the neighbors want to plant their own gardens.

How do the neighbors respond after receiving the zucchini?

• They ignore the gift because they don’t like zucchini.

• They return the zucchini because they already have too many.

• They prepare zucchini dishes and share them with Patrick and his dad.

• They ask Patrick and his dad to sell the zucchini at a market.

What does the story suggest about how Patrick feels at the end?

• He feels upset that he gave away so many vegetables.

• He feels happy that the neighbors enjoyed the picnic.

• He feels tired and wants to stop gardening.

• He feels jealous of the food the neighbors made.

What is the meaning of the word "paraded" as used in paragraph 14?

• Marched in a loud and angry way

• Walked slowly and secretly

• Moved together in a cheerful and proud way

• Ran quickly in a race

What does the word “creation” most likely mean as used in this sentence? “Soon the rest of the neighbors arrived. They each brought their own favorite zucchini creations.”

• A. A mistake or mess

• B. A new dish someone made

• C. A kind of vegetable

• D. A decoration for the table

What is a good summary of this story?

• Patrick and his dad grow too much zucchini and throw most of it away.

• A family struggles to learn how to plant a garden in their new backyard.

• A boy and his dad grow a lot of zucchini and decide to share it with their neighbors. This act of kindness brings the neighbors together to eat and celebrate.

• Patrick learns that gardening is very hard and decides to never do it again.