L3: My Librarian is a Camel: Reading Comprehension

Which of these is NOT a reason stated in the article why camels are used to deliver books in Kenya?

• They can carry heavy loads and need little water.

• They are agreeable animals that are friendly to children.

• They can travel on roads that are impassable for cars.

• They are an economical means of transportation.

How do the photos and captions relate to the article’s main ideas?

• by showing what kinds of books children enjoy most.

• by showing what camels, horses, and elephants look like.

• by showing children all over the world receiving and enjoying books.

• by showing how children dress in different parts of the world.

Why is one book delivery program in Mongolia known as candy books?

• The children think reading is "sweeter" than candy.

• The children think they are getting candy instead of books.

• Some of the books describe candy and other food

• Some of the books are edible but not nourishing.

What does the word nomadic mean in the sentence below?

For centuries, people in Mongolia have led a nomadic lifestyle, moving across the steppe, a vast grass-covered plain.

• wandering

• ranching

• lonely

• difficult

What does the word caravan mean in the sentences below?

The students of Bulla Iftin eagerly await the arrival of the camels. When the library caravan finally reaches the village, the children watch as the librarian pitches the tent and displays the books on wooden shelves.

• a group of camels carrying goods across a desert

• a group of children who live in the Kenyan desert

• a group of tents used to display books in the desert

• a group of librarians who specialize in children's books

Why did the author include a photo of library elephants climbing a mountain in Thailand?

• to show how difficult transportation is in some regions

• to show why books are no longer delivered in Thailand

• to show where the driver of an elephant must sit

• to show how many books a single elephant can carry

What effect does the "Library Train for Young People" have in Bangkok, Thailand?

• It gives young adults a place to apply for jobs.

• It gives preschool children a safe place to play.

• It gives homeless children a safe place to learn.

• It gives young adults a place to escape from the police.

Why are library books delivered by mail in Canada's Northwest Territories?

• People don't have cars to drive to their local libraries.

• There are not enough sleds to carry the books people want.

• This is the fastest way to transport books across long distances.

• There are not enough volunteers to personally deliver the books.

The article describes the Northwest Territories of Canada as an arctic region. What does the phrase arctic region mean?

• a huge region far from major cities

• a region inhabited by native people

• an isolated region made up of small communities

• a cold region near the North Pole

How does the map of Canada relate to the ideas presented in the caption below it?

• It shows how close the Northwest Territories are to the U.S.

• It shows where Canada's major cities are located.

• It shows the size of Canada's Inuit communities.

• It shows how huge the nation of Canada is.