My Librarian is a Camel: Comprehension Practice

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

• people don't have cars

• there are not enough sleds to carry people

• it is the best way to transport books in this area

• there are not enough volunteers to staff the libraries

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

• a cold region near the North Pole

• a huge region far from major cities

• a desert region with lots of sand

• an isolated region made of small communities

How does the map of Canada relate to the ideas presented in the text beside it?

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

• It shows where Canada's major cities are

• It shows the size of the Inuit communities

• It shows how large Canada is as a whole

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 an economical means of transportation

• They can travel on roads that are impassable for cars

• They are agreeable animals that are friendly to children

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 how children dress in different parts of the world

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

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

• Some of the books are edible but not nourishing

• Some of the books describe candy and other food

• The children sometimes get candy with the books

• The children think they are getting candy instead of books

What does the word nomadic mean in the following sentence?  "For centuries, people in Mongolia have led nomadic lifestyle, moving across the steppe, a vast grass-covered plain."

• difficult

• lonely

• wandering

• boring

What does the word caravan mean in the following sentence?  "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 librarians who specialize in children's books

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

• a group of children who live in the Kenyan desert

• a group of camels carrying good across the desert

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

• to show why books are no longer delivered in Thailand

• to show what the elephant library looks like

• to show how many books a single elephant can carry

• to show where the driver of an elephant must sit

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 children who are homeless a safe place to learn

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