City Green - Nakia Atwater | Biblioteka

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Why was there an empty lot in between two buildings?

a. no one ever built a house there

b. the city tore down the 3 story building because it was too old

c. it was left empty for kids to play

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Where is the empty lot?

a. across the street from Marcy’s house

b. down the street from Marcy’s school

c. it was left empty for kids to play

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Who keeps coffee cans with plants outside their windowsill?

a. Marcy’s brother

b. Miss Rosa

c. Old Man Hammer

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Why does Old Man Hammer stop Miss Rosa and Marcy from digging dirt in the empty lot?

a. he says it’s city property

b. because he’s grumpy and doesn’t want kids around

c. because he likes it the way it is

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How did Marcy lease the lot from the city?

a. she paid $100

b. she got neighbors to sign and paid $1

c. she got her mother to take care of it for her

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Old Man Hammer is probably “sour grapes” because…

a. his flowers died

b. he wants a new dog

c. he used to live in the building where the lot is

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What does Marcy see outside her window when she goes to bed at night?

a. Marcy’s brother in the garden

b. Miss Rosa in the garden

c. Old Man Hammer in the garden

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When summertime comes and all the flowers and vegetables have grown, how does Old Man Hammer’s sour grapes turn sweet?

a. he tells Marcy he is happy about the garden and she has done something good

b. his grapes grew in the garden

c. he finally got a new puppy

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What kind of seeds did Marcy plant?

grapes

sunflowers

strawberries

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What kind of seeds did Old Man Hammer plant in secret?

grapes

sunflowers

tomatoes