Little Free Libraries

1) The author uses descriptive examples in paragraph 4 to —

• A) emphasize that libraries contain many types of books

• B) differentiate between childhood expectations and adult experiences

• C) illustrate the power that books have to expand the imagination

• D) reflect on the ways that libraries have changed over the years

2) The author uses similes at the end of paragraph 3 to highlight —

• F) that common things can be taken for granted

• G) the various ways that language affects people

• H) the impact of childhood memories on learning

• J) how children’s books affected the author

3) How does paragraph 6 contribute to the author’s message?

• A) It presents his argument for replacing libraries with modern technology.

• B) It offers a solution to the problem of books becoming outdated.

• C) It details the advantages of books to support his belief about their value.

• D) It explores whether the best source of knowledge is the Internet or libraries.

4) What is the author’s tone in this essay?

• F) Determined

• G) Passionate

• H) Remorseful

• J) Humorous

5) Paragraph 7 highlights the author’s message by suggesting that books —

• A) will eventually be replaced by other media

• B) offer something deeper than other forms of entertainment

• C) are more appealing to people with academic backgrounds

• D) provide people with knowledge not available elsewhere

6) Which word from paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to “weak”?

• F) subtle

• G) impenetrable

• H) sustained

• J) vulnerable

7) Read this sentence from paragraph 5.

"A library is a storehouse, preserving what humans have learned, generation by generation, in every land, but it is a storehouse with doors and windows and hallways opening outward to the vast, sprawling, worldwide treasure trove of human knowledge."

The author uses a metaphor in this sentence to —

• A) describe the welcoming architecture and practical layout of libraries

• B) highlight the way libraries continually update their collections

• C) emphasize the role libraries play in collecting and sharing information

• D) show the way libraries encourage patrons to learn in different ways

8) In paragraph 12, people who act in altruistic ways are —

• F) selfless

• G) persistent

• H) resourceful

• J) dignified

9) By discussing the various people who use Little Free Libraries, the author —

• A) emphasizes the international appeal of Little Free Libraries

• B) presents opinions that contradict her own

• C) provides support from researchers who have studied Little Free Libraries

• D) clarifies the meanings of terms she uses

10) In cultures around the world, the Little Free Libraries are —

• F) replacing brick-and-mortar libraries

• G) influencing people in positive ways

• H) stocked with books from large libraries

• J) supported by local governments