Marigolds Quiz
Question 1 (1 point)
The story's setting takes place during what time period?
a
1960's Civil Rights
b
1930's Economic Depression
c
1950's Fabulous 50's
d
1980's
Question 2 (1 point)
How would the time period contribute to a conflict that appears in the story?
a
the land was overpopulated
b
the black workers experienced much conflict with the white workers
c
the lack of technology makes them bored and destructive
d
the black workers struggled to find work
Question 3 (1 point)
Refer to Elizabeth's description of where she grew up.
"...All that I seem to remember is the dust- the brown crumbly dust of late summer...I don't know why I should only remember the dust. Surely there must have been lush green lawns and paved streets under leafy shade somewhere in town..."
"...when I think of that time and that place, I remember only the dry September of the dirt roads and grassless yards of the shantytown where I lived."
Based on her description, what can we infer about her experiences while growing up?
a
She describes dirty details to convey some sadness in her experiences
b
The dust and dirt always made them sick
c
The summers were too hot for her family to work
d
She wished it would have rained more to experience a greener environment
Question 4 (1 point)
Lizabeth and Joey refer to Miss Lottie as an "old witch". Which details would support this idea? (Check all that apply)
a
"Miss Lottie seemed to be at least a hundred years old."
b
"She never left her yard, and nobody ever visited her."
c
"Her big frame still held traces of the tall, powerful woman she must have been in youth, although now it was a little bent and drawn."
d
"...her face had Indian-like features and the stern stoicism that one associates with Indian faces."
Question 5 (1 point)
What inference can we make about how the children felt about Miss Lottie's flowers?
a
They loved how the flowers brightened up the neighborhood
b
They can't understand why someone tried to create beauty in the midst of their circumstances
c
They thought only rich people had nice things
d
They thought flowers helped the mentally ill
Question 6 (1 point)
What is the climax (or turning point) of the story?
a
When Lizabeth and Joey throw rocks at the marigolds with their friends
b
When Lizabeth hears the news about her father's job
c
When Lizabeth sneaks out at night
d
When Lizabeth realizes how her poor actions changed her perspective
Question 7 (1 point)
Why does Lizabeth destroy Miss Lottie's marigolds?
a
Lizabeth is jealous that Miss Lottie has such a beautiful lawn
b
Lizabeth is mad at Miss Lottie for being so mean
c
Lizabeth was frustrated by how bad things were in her own life
d
Lizabeth's brother dared her to destroy them
Question 8 (1 point)
What are the marigolds symbolic of (what do the marigolds represent)?
a
the beauty that can be found in the midst of an "ugly" world
b
young girls grow up to be beautiful women
c
poor people can rise up and prosper
d
the bod between siblings can become stronger
Question 9 (1 point)
Conflict comes in many different packages. Choose which answer demonstrates Man vs. Self (Internal Conflict).
a
Ms. Lotti call John Burke to come help her when the kids were throwing rocks.
b
Lizabeth is ashamed of herself after she leads the attack on Ms. Lotti.
c
Lizabeth's father cannot find a job.
d
Lizabeth's mother has to work very long hours at her domestic job.
Question 10 (1 point)
Choose the correct example of Man vs. Society (External Conflict).
a
Lizabeth fights with her brother before bedtime.
b
Llizabeth feels ashamed of her actions after leading the attack on Ms. Lotti.
c
Ms. Lotti was born into squalor and lived her entire life trapped by poverty.
d
Lizabeth had torn and dirty clothes.
