Your Brain on Books

What is the main benefit of reading books that the passage discusses?

• Reading can improve memory and vocabulary.

• Reading can relieve stress.

• Reading can make people more empathetic.

• All of the above.

According to the passage, which part of the brain shows increased activity even after finishing a book?

• The frontal lobe

• The occipital lobe

• The left temporal cortex

• The amygdala

What did the researchers at Emory University discover about the brain's activity while reading?

• The brain shows increased activity during reading, but not after.

• The brain shows increased activity both during and after reading.

• The brain shows decreased activity during reading, but increased activity after.

• The brain shows no significant changes in activity while reading.

Why does the passage suggest reading a book is better than watching a movie?

• Books are more entertaining.

• Books are more educational.

• Books provide more exercise for the brain.

• Books are more stress-relieving.

What happened to the vocabulary of the 4th, 5th, and 6th graders who read more, according to the passage?

• Their vocabulary remained the same.

• Their vocabulary decreased.

• Their vocabulary increased.

• Their vocabulary varied widely.

What is the main purpose of this passage?

• To explain the historical significance of Pompeii.

• To compare the benefits of reading and watching movies.

• To encourage readers to read more books.

• To provide an overview of the latest brain research on reading.

What is the overall message of the passage?

• Reading can have a positive impact on the brain and personal development.

• Watching movies is a more effective way to relieve stress than reading.

• Vocabulary development is the most important benefit of reading.

• The story of Pompeii is a fascinating one that everyone should read about.