Morris Lessmore's Story and Themes

Morris Lessmore loves books and writes his own story daily. A storm scatters his life, leading him to a magical library where books come alive. He finds joy in caring for the books and sharing stories. As he ages, the books care for him. Upon his departure, a new reader arrives, continuing the cycle of stories.

What did Morris Lessmore love the most?

• Traveling

• Cooking

• Music

• Books

What event caused chaos in Morris's life?

• An earthquake

• A fire

• A storm

• A flood

Who did Morris see flying in the sky?

• A bird

• A kite

• A plane

• A lady with flying books

Where did the book lead Morris?

• A school

• A bookstore

• A mysterious building

• A library

What did Morris try to do with the books?

• Keep them in order

• Hide them

• Burn them

• Sell them

What did Morris believe about everyone's stories?

• They are important

• They don't matter

• They are boring

• They are all the same

How did the books help Morris as he aged?

• They read themselves to him

• They became silent

• They wrote new stories

• They disappeared

What did Morris do when he finished his book?

• Gave it to a friend

• Moved on

• Threw it away

• Started a new one

What happened when the little girl found Morris's book?

• She read it

• She sold it

• She ignored it

• She lost it