Narrator's Experiences and Reflections

The protagonist visits a library, interacts with a librarian, and plans a journey to Grand Rapids. They reflect on the growth of ideas and childhood memories, receiving a surprise book and contemplating their father's identity.

What does the narrator reflect on while waiting in the food line?

• The weather

• The taste of the food

• His favorite book

• His pretend family

What does the librarian remember about the narrator's mother?

• She loved cooking

• She enjoyed mysteries and fairy tales

• She was a teacher

• She played the piano

How does the narrator plan to reach Grand Rapids?

• By bus

• By bicycle

• By train

• By walking

What surprise does the librarian give to the narrator?

• A new pencil

• A library card

• A pictorial history book

• A map

What happens to the narrator while reading in the library?

• He writes a story

• He loses track of time

• He meets a friend

• He falls asleep

What does the librarian offer the narrator before he leaves?

• A book

• A paper bag with food

• A ride home

• A new library card

How does the narrator compare ideas to seeds?

• They are both colorful

• They both start small and grow

• They both are hard to find

• They both need water

What does Billy Burns tease the narrator about?

• His clothes

• His family

• His reading habits

• His height

What does the narrator find in his suitcase?

• A diary

• Old clothes

• Flyers about bands

• A map