The Sanctuary of School

What always seems to be happening in Barry’s home?

• Barry’s teacher sends her drawings home.

• She and her brother wake up late for school.

• Relatives without homes move in with them

• Everyone watches television until late at night.

The most likely cause of Barry’s eagerness to get to school is

• wanting to draw and paint before school

• a scary movie she saw the night before

• the relatives sleeping in her bedroom

• the way her parents fight all the time

Barry’s parents fail to notice that she is missing when she sneaks out because they are

• determined to deny her attention for bad behavior

• distracted and worried about their financial issues

• certain that her school gives her enough attention

• concerned that her brother allowed her to leave

The discussion of the art supplies in the back of the classroom expresses Barry’s purpose because it

• shows how school can help troubled children heal

• suggests it is easy to solve all children’s problems

• indicates how much good teachers need art

• proves that drawing is what she does best

What does Barry say that people are told about public schools?

• Only children in schools are worth concern.

• Art programs should never exist in school.

• Public schools are unimportant.

• Schools are places to baby-sit children.

Barry worries about other children in public schools today because she

• knows many are less lucky than she was

• thinks teachers are teaching poorly now

• realizes that many parents are less helpful now

• understands that classes are getting more difficult

A sanctuary is a

• school that helps kids

• temporary bedroom

• beautiful view

• place of refuge

What does nondescript mean?

• missing positive goals

• knowing how to teach

• lacking unique qualities

• denying strong worries

What does secure mean?

• important to others

• free from anxiety

• surprised at a question

• delighted with an idea

Neglectful means

• refused access to entertainment or activities

• characterized by a failure to care for someone

• noticed for showing a great deal of talent

• characterized by a large amount of conflict