Narrator's Journey and Reflections

The protagonist visits a library, interacts with a librarian, and plans a journey to Grand Rapids. They receive a surprise book about the Civil War and reflect on ideas and memories, particularly about their father. The narrative explores themes of discovery, planning, and introspection.

What does the narrator do when he doesn't find his pretend family at the food line?

• He looks for them in the library.

• He goes back home.

• He eats alone.

• He waits for them.

What does the librarian remember about the narrator's past visits?

• He always borrowed the same book.

• He never returned the books on time.

• He came with his father.

• He and his mother had different tastes in books.

How does the narrator plan to reach Grand Rapids?

• By riding a bicycle.

• By walking for 24 hours.

• By taking a bus.

• By hitchhiking.

What is the narrator's reaction to the Civil War book?

• He finds it boring.

• He is fascinated by the gory pictures.

• He doesn't understand it.

• He thinks it's too long.

What does the librarian give the narrator before he leaves?

• A map.

• A new book.

• A pencil.

• A cheese sandwich.

What comparison does the narrator make about ideas?

• They are like mountains.

• They are like stars.

• They are like seeds.

• They are like rivers.

What does the narrator believe about the flyers in his suitcase?

• They are just old papers.

• They are from a different family.

• They are clues about his father.

• They are worthless.