Comprehension: 33. Helen the Gardner

1. Why does Helen have the prettiest house on the block?
1. She makes a six-figure salary, so she was able to buy the prettiest house
2. All the other houses in the neighborhood have been destroyed by a fire
3. She works very hard to keep her garden and lawn nice
4. There are paintings of flowers on her house
2. How does Helen react when Robert asks her what the secret to having a nice lawn was?
1. She gave him a list of tips
2. She just nodded
3. She gave him the book, The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side.
4. She said, "It wouldn't be a secret if I told you."
3. Which of the following is the best description of Helen as a young girl?
1. She had clear skin
2. She had a unibrow
3. She had acne
4. She had wild hair
4. Why did Helen spend so much time taking care of her garden?
1. It's her way of coping with the fact that she is lonely
2. She is a perfectionist in every aspect of life.
3. Josh, her former boyfriend, destroyed her garden.
4. She doesn't have a job.
5. How did Helen react when Robert said hello to her?
1. she smiled
2. she cringed and went back inside her house
3. she said hello
4. she nodded