Biblioburro: A True Story From Colombia—Comprehension

How does Luis solve his problem of having too many books?

• He lets people take them.

• He takes them to a library.

• He hands them out to his neighbors.

• He brings the Burro Library to faraway villages.

Who helps Luis take the books to the faraway villages?

• Diana, his wife

• two burros

• a bandit

• a horse

What problem does Luis face at the stream?

• Alfa balks because the sun is too hot.

• Luis does not want to drink the water.

• Beto does not want to cross the stream.

• The burros balk and the books fall in the water.

At the end of the selection, how are Luis and the children in the hills ALIKE?

• They are sleeping soundly.

• They are giving their books away.

• They are sharing their books with others.

• They are reading their books late at night.

What lesson do you learn from the story?

• Children do not like books.

• Burros are trustworthy animals.

• One person can make a difference.

• Gifts can come from the most unlikely places.