The Antique Shop & Don't Go Into the Library

Read this information about the word diversion.

From Latin divertere, meaning "to turn away"

This information helps the reader understand that diversion in paragraph 15 of the story "The Antique Shop" means--

• commotion

• competition

• distraction

• recreation

How does the use of flashback in paragraphs 2 through 9 contribute to the plot of the story "The Antique Shop"?

• It explains why Jesse wants to spend more time away from the shop.

• It causes Jesse to remember that he once loved the treasures in the shop.

• It helps Jesse see that he is lucky to work at the shop owned by his family.

• It encourages Jesse to learn more about the value of different antiques.

How does the setting of "The Antique Shop" influence Jesse's beliefs?

• It helps him understand that helping family is important, even if he works for free.

• It encourages him to spend more time with his friends at the cafe instead of working.

• It makes him think that all old items are worthless and should be thrown away.

• It leads him to believe that history and family heirlooms are not important.

What is the most likely reason the poet includes the details in lines 7 through 10 of the poem "Don't Go Into the Library"?

• To suggest that novels are the most popular books in the library.

• To emphasize the large variety of books available in the library.

• To acknowledge the difficulty in choosing books from the library.

• To provide suggestions about what to look for at the library.

In line 13 of the poem "Don't Go Into the Library," the italics mainly help convey that seeking knowledge is--

• appealing

• challenging

• shocking

• soothing

Read line 16 of the poem "Don't Go Into the Library."

The deli offerings of civilization itself

What is the most likely reason the poet uses this figurative language?

• To imply that not all library books are appealing.

• To suggest that libraries are not as popular as they once were.

• To convey the idea that there are many options in the library.

• To share the importance of certain topics found in the library.

Which statement expresses a theme found in BOTH the story "The Antique Shop" and the poem "Don't Go Into the Library"?

• New perspectives and frames of mind can bring joy.

• Making judgments based on appearances alone is foolish.

• Answers to difficult questions are often found in unexpected places.

• People can learn when they are willing to take necessary action.

Read this sentence from paragraph 14 of the story "The Antique Shop."

"Customers are taking a piece of history with them, some thing that brings back a happy memory or sparks their imagination."

Which lines from the poem "Don't Go Into the Library" contain a similar idea?

• You know what will happen. / It's like a pet store or a bakery (3-4)

• And those no-nonsense, all muscle / Greyhounds and Dobermans (8-9)

• Cuddly when they're young, / But then the first page is turned. (11-12)

• You may not come out / The same person who went in. (23-24)

How are the settings of "The Antique Shop" and "Don't Go Into the Library" different?

• Only one setting has many important objects.

• Only one setting teaches visitors something valuable.

• Only one setting allows visitors to discover new things.

• Only one setting is interesting to all kinds of people.

Read this line from the poem:

Those novels with their big eyes.

The literary device the poet uses in this line is--

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile