Narrator's Experience in the Library

The narrator enters a library, describing its unique atmosphere and smells. They search for Miss Hill, only to learn she has moved to Chicago after getting married. The librarian explains the impracticality of walking to Chicago. The narrator reflects on their situation and decides to return home.

What is the first thing the narrator notices about the library's air?

• It is cooler than outside.

• It is warmer than outside.

• It smells like flowers.

• It is very humid.

How does the narrator describe the smell of old books?

• Like fresh paint.

• Like leather.

• Like fresh flowers.

• Like citrus fruits.

What effect does the library's smell have on people, according to the narrator?

• It makes them sad.

• It makes them energetic.

• It makes them sleepy.

• It makes them hungry.

Why does the narrator leave his suitcase with the white lady at the desk?

• He doesn't want to carry it.

• He knows it will be safe there.

• He is asked to leave it.

• He forgets it there.

What surprising news does the librarian share about Miss Hill?

• She is on vacation.

• She got married and moved to Chicago.

• She has retired.

• She has moved to New York.

What does the librarian use to show the distance to Chicago?

• A globe.

• A photograph.

• A video.

• A map.

How long does the librarian estimate it would take to walk to Chicago?

• 24 hours.

• 36 hours.

• 54 hours.

• 72 hours.

What does the narrator decide to do after leaving the library?

• Visit a friend.

• Travel to Chicago.

• Go back to the orphanage.

• Go to a park.