Narrator's Educational Challenges and Experiences

The speaker reflects on their childhood experiences with libraries and education. The library was a sanctuary of quiet and imagination, contrasting with a noisy home environment. The speaker's education was inconsistent due to frequent moves, leading to challenges in adapting to different schools and teaching styles. Despite poor grades, the speaker recalls being labeled a daydreamer, a trait now seen positively.

What was the narrator's initial impression of the library?

• It was noisy and chaotic.

• It was filled with adults.

• It was quiet and beautifully lit.

• It was a place of strict rules.

How did the library make the narrator feel?

• Confused and lost.

• Bored and uninterested.

• At home and imaginative.

• Displaced and uncomfortable.

Why did the narrator switch from public to Catholic schools?

• To be closer to home.

• For a more relaxed environment.

• Because of neighborhood requirements.

• Due to better facilities.

What was a major challenge in the narrator's education?

• Lack of interest in studies.

• Frequent changes in schools.

• Strict teachers.

• Too much homework.

What was the narrator's experience in fifth grade?

• They found the classes too easy.

• They struggled with fear and confusion.

• They excelled in all subjects.

• They were often praised by teachers.

How did the narrator's teacher view their daydreaming?

• As a reason for praise.

• As something to be ashamed of.

• As a sign of creativity.

• As a positive trait.