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Lesson 3 Vocabulary Words Journeys "My Librarian is a Camel"

Total questions: 189

Worksheet time: 7hrs 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word avid mean in the sentence below?


Jenna is an avid reader who loves the library.

a)

careful

b)

eager

c)

skillful

d)

unwilling

2.

What does the word isolated mean in the sentence below?


The children in the isolated village rarely saw outsiders.

a)

covered by trees

b)

smaller than others

c)

colder than average

d)

far apart from others

3.

What does the word access mean in the sentence below?


Most people in the United States have access to computer.

a)

ability and permission to use

b)

deep understanding of

c)

great skill in using

d)

intense dislike of

4.

What does the word impassable mean in the sentence below?


The flooded road was impassable.

a)

steep and rocky

b)

narrow and rough

c)

difficult to pass on

d)

impossible to travel on

5.

What does the word obtain mean in the sentence below?


I was able to obtain the information I needed.

a)

get

b)

hide

c)

pass on

d)

understand

6.

What does the word vast mean in the sentence?


Canada is a vast nation, the second largest country in the world.

a)

huge

b)

instrument

c)

isolated

d)

modern

7.

What does decree mean in the sentence below?


The court issued a decree for the people to obey.

a)

job

b)

offer

c)

paper

d)

ruling

8.

What does the word prevent mean in the sentence below?


Wash your hands often to prevent the spreading of germs and illness.

a)

heal quickly

b)

express sorrow for

c)

keep from happening

d)

weaken

9.

What does the word annual mean in the sentence below?


The annual community talent show is held every November on Thanksgiving weekend.

a)

lively

b)

long

c)

old-fashioned

d)

yearly

10.

What does the word drowsy mean in the sentence below?


I wanted to stay up late, but I started to feel drowsy, so I went to bed.

a)

angry

b)

excited

c)

hungry

d)

sleepy

11.

What does the word avid mean in the sentence below?


Jenna is an avid reader who loves the library.

a)

careful

b)

eager

c)

skillful

d)

unwilling

12.

What does the word isolated mean in the sentence below?


The children in the isolated village rarely saw outsiders.

a)

covered by trees

b)

smaller than others

c)

colder than average

d)

far apart from others

13.

What does the word access mean in the sentence below?


Most people in the United States have access to computer.

a)

ability and permission to use

b)

deep understanding of

c)

great skill in using

d)

intense dislike of

14.

What does the word impassable mean in the sentence below?


The flooded road was impassable.

a)

steep and rocky

b)

narrow and rough

c)

difficult to pass on

d)

impossible to travel on

15.

What does the word obtain mean in the sentence below?


I was able to obtain the information I needed.

a)

get

b)

hide

c)

pass on

d)

understand

16.

What does the word vast mean in the sentence?


Canada is a vast nation, the second largest country in the world.

a)

huge

b)

instrument

c)

isolated

d)

modern

17.

What does decree mean in the sentence below?


The court issued a decree for the people to obey.

a)

job

b)

offer

c)

paper

d)

ruling

18.

What does the word prevent mean in the sentence below?


Wash your hands often to prevent the spreading of germs and illness.

a)

heal quickly

b)

express sorrow for

c)

keep from happening

d)

weaken

19.

What does the word annual mean in the sentence below?


The annual community talent show is held every November on Thanksgiving weekend.

a)

lively

b)

long

c)

old-fashioned

d)

yearly

20.

What does the word drowsy mean in the sentence below?


I wanted to stay up late, but I started to feel drowsy, so I went to bed.

a)

angry

b)

excited

c)

hungry

d)

sleepy

21.

An island that is _______________ lies far from any other land.

a)

isolated

b)

ice cream

22.

A ___________ library is online, or on a computer, not in a physical location.

a)

in person

b)

virtual

23.

If you need to go online, go to a place with internet __________.

a)

access

b)

outages

24.

Some people love to read so much that they _________ books.

a)

throw away

b)

devour

25.

Sand covered the road, making it ___________ or blocked.

a)

impassable

b)

easy to get to

26.

Sometimes the easiest way to get to a __________ village is by boat.

a)

rectangular

b)

remote

27.

Hospitals _________, or get, blood from people who donate it.

a)

obtain

b)

throw away

28.

Sometimes people dress up to ____________, or remember, their culture's history.

a)

forget

b)

preserve

29.

A zebra's colors show ________________. Its black and white stripes are opposites.

a)

extremes

b)

similarities

30.

Nathan likes baseball, but he is also an _________ reader. He loves books.

a)

avid

b)

apple

31.

What does the word avid mean in the sentence below?

Jenna is an avid reader who loves the library.

a)

careful

b)

eager

c)

skillful

d)

unwilling

32.

What does the word isolated mean in the sentence below?

The children in the isolated village rarely saw outsiders.

a)

covered by trees

b)

smaller than others

c)

colder than average

d)

far apart from others

33.

What does the word access mean in the sentence below?

Most people in the United States have access to computer.

a)

ability and permission to use

b)

deep understanding of

c)

great skill in using

d)

intense dislike of

34.

What does the word impassable mean in the sentence below?

The flooded road was impassable.

a)

steep and rocky

b)

narrow and rough

c)

difficult to pass on

d)

impossible to travel on

35.

What does the word obtain mean in the sentence below?

I was able to obtain the information I needed.

a)

get

b)

hide

c)

pass on

d)

understand

36.

What does the word vast mean in the sentence?

Canada is a vast nation, the second largest country in the world.

a)

huge

b)

instrument

c)

isolated

d)

modern

37.

What does decree mean in the sentence below?

The court issued a decree for the people to obey.

a)

job

b)

offer

c)

paper

d)

ruling

38.

What does the word prevent mean in the sentence below?

Wash your hands often to prevent the spreading of germs and illness.

a)

heal quickly

b)

express sorrow for

c)

keep from happening

d)

weaken

39.

What does the word annual mean in the sentence below?

The annual community talent show is held every November on Thanksgiving weekend.

a)

lively

b)

long

c)

old-fashioned

d)

yearly

40.

What does the word drowsy mean in the sentence below?

I wanted to stay up late, but I started to feel drowsy, so I went to bed.

a)

angry

b)

excited

c)

hungry

d)

sleepy

41.

The islander people were isolated from others. Isolated means:

a)

far away from everything

b)

Cannot speak

c)

close to everything

d)

No stores nearby

42.

Tammy read a virtual book on her ipad. Virtual means:

a)

Science fiction book

b)

Anything on technology

c)

A hobby

d)

Not real

43.

The prince was given access to a horse in order to save the princess. Access means:

a)

Royalty

b)

Stolen

c)

Permission to use

d)

Riding lessons

44.

Shawn devoured his new book and read it all in one night. Devour means:

a)

Favorite hobby

b)

Eat

c)

Read a lot

d)

Cannot stop

45.

Due to an avalanche the road was impassable. Impassable means:

a)

Hard to drive on

b)

Covered in snow

c)

Not possible to drive on

d)

Driving

46.

Paul lived in a remote village in Africa. Remote means:

a)

Change the channel

b)

Small

c)

Hard to get to

d)

Old

47.

Markus obtained an "A" in math because he studied every weekend. Obtain means:

a)

Buy

b)

Understand

c)

Get through hard work

d)

Study

48.

Salt Lake City preserved old pioneer home so that people could visit. Preserve means:

a)

Make new

b)

Tear down

c)

Keep the same

d)

Change

49.

The Gobi Desert and Antartica show extremes. Extremes means:

a)

Same

b)

Opposites

c)

Environments

d)

Hot and Cold

50.

John is an avid basketball player and practices every day. Avid means:

a)

Boring or not interested

b)

Sports

c)

Eager or interested in

d)

Hobby

51.

USE CONTEXT CLUES!

The Jerald's house was majestic. It was even grander and larger than they expected. Majestic means:

a)

Impressive

b)

Boring

c)

Far Away

d)

Shiny

52.

USE CONTEXT CLUES!

A demolition team will be here Saturday to tear down the old office building. Demolition means:

a)

Having to do with work

b)

The act of destroying

c)

A secret

d)

The act of building

53.

USE CONTEXT CLUES!

Sasha's brother was a scrawny little kid. Scrawny means:

a)

Big

b)

Thin

c)

Smart

d)

Friendly

54.

"And no talk back!" said Grandma when I tried to protest her order. Protest means:

a)

Follow

b)

Happy for a test

c)

Pout

d)

Argue

55.

The house was infested with vermin including rats, fleas, and cockroaches. Vermin means:

a)

pets to keep inside

b)

House no one lives in

c)

wild, unwanted animals

d)

Halloween

56.
What does the word avid mean in the sentence below?
Jenna is an avid reader who loves the library.
a)
careful
b)
eager
c)
skillful
d)
unwilling
57.
What does the word isolated mean in the sentence below?
The children in the isolated village rarely saw outsiders.
a)
covered by trees
b)
smaller than others 
c)
colder than average
d)
far apart from others
58.
What does the word access mean in the sentence below?
Most people in the United States have access to computers.
a)
ability and permission to use
b)
deep understanding of
c)
great skill in using
d)
intense dislike of
59.
What does the word impassable mean in the sentence below?
The flooded road was impassable.
a)
steep and rocky
b)
narrow and rough
c)
difficult to pass on
d)
impossible to travel on
60.
What does the word obtain mean in the sentence below?
I was able to obtain the information I needed.
a)
get
b)
hide
c)
passon
d)
understand
61.
What does the word vast mean in the sentence below?
Canada is a vast nation, the second largest country in the world.
a)
huge
b)
instrument
c)
isolated
d)
modern
62.
What does the word decree mean in the sentence below?
The court issued a decree for the people to obey.
a)
job
b)
offer
c)
paper
d)
ruling
63.
What does the word prevent mean in the sentence below?
Wash your hands often to prevent the spreading of germs and illness.
a)
heal quickly
b)
express sorrow for
c)
keep from happening
d)
weaken the strength of
64.
What does the word annual mean in the sentence below?
The annual community talent show is held every November on Thanksgiving weekend.
a)
lively
b)
long
c)
old-fashioned
d)
yearly
65.
What does the word drowsy mean in the sentence below?
I wanted to stay up late, but I started to feel drowsy, so I went to bed.
a)
angry
b)
excited
c)
hungry
d)
sleepy
66.
Why are library book delivered by mail in Canada's Northwest Territories?
a)
People don't have cars to drive to their local libraries.
b)
There are not enough sleds to carry the books people want.
c)
This is the best way to transport the books across long distances.
d)
There are not enough volunteers to personally deliver the books.
67.
The article describes the Northwest Territories of Canada as an arctic region. what does the phrase arctic region mean?
a)
a cold region near the North Pole
b)
a huge region far from major cities
c)
a region inhabited by native people
d)
an isolated region made up of small communities
68.
How does the map of Canada relate to the ideas presented in the text beside it?
a)
It shows how close the Northwest Territories are to the US
b)
It shows where Canada's major cities are located.
c)
It shows the size of Canada's Inuit communities.
d)
It shoes how large the nation of Canada is.
69.
Which of these is NOT a reason stated in the article why camels are used to deliver books in Kenya?
a)
They can carry heavy loads and need little water
b)
They are an economical means of transportation
c)
They can travel on roads that are impassable for cars
d)
They are agreeable animals that are friendly to children. 
70.
How do the photos and captions relate to the article's main ideas?
a)
by showing what kinds of books children enjoy most
b)
by showing what camels, horses, and elephants look like.
c)
by showing how children dress in different parts of the world
d)
by showing children all over the world receiving and enjoying books
71.
Why is one book delivery program in Mongolia known as candy books?
a)
Some of the books are edible but not nourishing 
b)
Some of the books describe candy and other food
c)
The children sometimes get candy with the books
d)
The children think they are getting candy instead of books
72.
What does the word nomadic mean in the sentence below?
For centuries, people in Mongolia have led a nomadic lifestyle, moving across the steppe, a vast grass-covered plain.
a)
difficult
b)
lonely
c)
ranching
d)
wandering
73.
What does the word caravan mean in the sentences below?
The students of Bulla Iftin eagerly await the arrival of the camels. When the library caravan finally reaches the village, the children watch as the librarian pitches the tent and displays the books on wooden shelves.
a)
a group of librarians who specialize in children's books
b)
a group of tents used to display books in the desert
c)
a groups of children who live in the Kenyan desert
d)
a groups of camels carrying goods across a desert
74.
Why did the author include a photo of elephants in Thailand? 
a)
to show why books are no longer delivered to Thailand
b)
to show what the elephant library looks like
c)
to show how many books a single elephant can carry
d)
to show where the driver of an elephant must sit
75.
What effect does the "Library Train for Young People" have in Bangkok, Thailand?
a)
It gives young adults a place to apply for jobs
b)
It gives preschool children a safe place to play
c)
It gives homeless children a safe place to learn
d)
It gives young adults a place to escape from the police
76.

If an area is impossible to move through or go over because it is BLOCKED, it is ___.

a)

impassable

b)

remote

c)

isolated

d)

avid

77.

To EAT or TAKE IN something without stopping is to ___ it.

a)

remote

b)

avid

c)

devour

d)

preserve

78.

Places that are FAR AWAY from other places are ___.

a)

devour

b)

remote

c)

preserve

d)

access

79.

If someone is very INTERESTED in or EAGER about something, that person is ___ about it.

a)

obtain

b)

avid

c)

access

d)

virtual

80.

To GET something or to EARN it is to ___ it.

a)

access

b)

virtual

c)

devour

d)

obtain

81.

The ability to USE or CONNECT to something that requires permission, or to ENTER a place is to gain ___.

a)

access

b)

avid

c)

remote

d)

devour

82.

If something is created , experienced, or read ON A COMPUTER, the experience is ___.

a)

access

b)

isolated

c)

virtual

d)

preserve

83.

Something that is SEPARATED far from other things or ALONE is ___.

a)

devour

b)

impassable

c)

avid

d)

isolated

84.

Things that are very DIFFERENT FROM or OPPOSITE OF one another are ___.

a)

isolated

b)

extremes

c)

devour

d)

access

85.

To keep something in good condition or to SAVE it so it can be REMEMBERED is to ___ it.

a)

preserve

b)

extremes

c)

isolated

d)

access

86.

The lonely boy sat by himself at the school picnic. He felt sad and _____.

a)

isolated

b)

impassable

c)

avid

87.

While she was sick, Ana could not get comfortable. She experienced two opposite _____. Sometimes, she was burning hot. Other times she was shivering with cold.

a)

devour

b)

access

c)

extremes

88.

Every Christmas, my mom puts together a scrapbook to _____ our family's holiday memories.

a)

obtain

b)

preserve

c)

devour

89.

Maria was so hungry, she barely chewed as she ______ her lunch.

a)

accessed

b)

devoured

c)

isolated

90.

After the storm, many large trees were down, making the roads _____ by car or truck. So rescuers traveled by horseback.

a)

virtual

b)

extremes

c)

impassable

91.

Leo learned to speak French by taking a ______ class with a teacher from France. They spoke to one another online and used FaceTime to see each other on the computer.

a)

virtual

b)

preserve

c)

avid

92.

My grandfather is an _____ golfer. He gets excited about playing every Saturday, rain or shine.

a)

isolated

b)

impassable

c)

avid

93.

You will need a special key in order to _____ the vault with the gold coins in it.

a)

avid

b)

access

c)

devour

94.

The scientist traveled all the way to Antarctica to _____, or get, a sample of ice. She wanted to check for pollution.

a)

obtain

b)

access

c)

extremes

95.

The mountain village was so distant and _____, the people did not even have electricity.

a)

impassable

b)

virtual

c)

remote

96.

If an area is impossible to move through or go over because it is BLOCKED, it is ___.

a)

impassable

b)

remote

c)

isolated

d)

avid

97.

To EAT or TAKE IN something without stopping is to ___ it.

a)

remote

b)

avid

c)

devour

d)

preserve

98.

Places that are FAR AWAY from other places are ___.

a)

devour

b)

remote

c)

preserve

d)

access

99.

If someone is very INTERESTED in or EAGER about something, that person is ___ about it.

a)

obtain

b)

avid

c)

access

d)

virtual

100.

To GET something or to EARN it is to ___ it.

a)

access

b)

virtual

c)

devour

d)

obtain

101.

The ability to USE or CONNECT to something that requires permission, or to ENTER a place is to gain ___.

a)

access

b)

avid

c)

remote

d)

devour

102.

If something is created , experienced, or read ON A COMPUTER, the experience is ___.

a)

access

b)

isolated

c)

virtual

d)

preserve

103.

Something that is SEPARATED far from other things or ALONE is ___.

a)

devour

b)

impassable

c)

avid

d)

isolated

104.

Things that are very DIFFERENT FROM or OPPOSITE OF one another are ___.

a)

isolated

b)

extremes

c)

devour

d)

access

105.

To keep something in good condition or to SAVE it so it can be REMEMBERED is to ___ it.

a)

preserve

b)

extremes

c)

isolated

d)

access

106.

The lonely boy sat by himself at the school picnic. He felt sad and _____.

a)

isolated

b)

impassable

c)

avid

107.

While she was sick, Ana could not get comfortable. She experienced two opposite _____. Sometimes, she was burning hot. Other times she was shivering with cold.

a)

devour

b)

access

c)

extremes

108.

Every Christmas, my mom puts together a scrapbook to _____ our family's holiday memories.

a)

obtain

b)

preserve

c)

devour

109.

Maria was so hungry, she barely chewed as she ______ her lunch.

a)

accessed

b)

devoured

c)

isolated

110.

After the storm, many large trees were down, making the roads _____ by car or truck. So rescuers traveled by horseback.

a)

virtual

b)

extremes

c)

impassable

111.

Leo learned to speak French by taking a ______ class with a teacher from France. They spoke to one another online and used FaceTime to see each other on the computer.

a)

virtual

b)

preserve

c)

avid

112.

My grandfather is an _____ golfer. He gets excited about playing every Saturday, rain or shine.

a)

isolated

b)

impassable

c)

avid

113.

You will need a special key in order to _____ the vault with the gold coins in it.

a)

avid

b)

access

c)

devour

114.

The scientist traveled all the way to Antarctica to _____, or get, a sample of ice. She wanted to check for pollution.

a)

obtain

b)

access

c)

extremes

115.

The mountain village was so distant and _____, the people did not even have electricity.

a)

impassable

b)

virtual

c)

remote

116.

Why are library books delivered by mail in Canada's Northwest Territories?

a)

People don't have cars to drive to their local libraries.

b)

There are not enough sleds to carry the books people want.

c)

This is the fastest way to transport books across long distances.

d)

There are not enough volunteers to personally deliver the books.

117.

The article describes the Northwest Territories of Canada as an arctic region. What does the phrase arctic region mean?

a)

a cold region near the North Pole

b)

a huge region far from major cities

c)

a region inhabited by native people

d)

an isolated region made up of small communities

118.

How does the map of Canada relate to the ideas presented in the caption below it?

a)

It shows how close the Northwest Territories are to the U.S.

b)

It shows where Canada's major cities are located.

c)

It shows the size of Canada's Inuit communities.

d)

It shows how huge the nation of Canada is.

119.

Which of these is NOT a reason stated in the article why camels are used to deliver books in Kenya?

a)

They can carry heavy loads and need little water.

b)

They are an economical means of transportation.

c)

They can travel on roads that are impassable for cars.

d)

They are agreeable animals that are friendly to children.

120.

How do the photos and captions relate to the article's main ideas?

a)

by showing what kinds of books children enjoy most

b)

by showing what camels, horses, and elephants look like

c)

by showing how children dress in different parts of the world

d)

by showing children all over the world receiving and enjoying books

121.

Why is one book delivery program in Mongolia known as candy books?

a)

Some of the books are edible but not nourishing.

b)

Some of the books describe candy and other food.

c)

The children think reading is "sweeter" than candy.

d)

The children think they are getting candy instead of books.

122.

What does the word nomadic mean in the sentence below?

For centuries, people in Mongolia have led a nomadic lifestyle,moving across the steppe, a vast grass-covered plain.

a)

difficult

b)

lonely

c)

ranching

d)

wandering

123.

What does the word caravan mean in the sentences below?


The students of Bulla Iftin eagerly await the arrival of the camels.When the library caravan finally reaches the village, the children watch as the librarian pitches the tent and displays the books on wooden shelves.

a)

a group of librarians who specialize in children's books

b)

a group of tents used to display books in the desert

c)

a group of children who live in the Kenyan desert

d)

a group of camels carrying goods across a desert

124.

Why did the author include a photo of library elephants climbing a mountain in Thailand?

a)

to show why books are no longer delivered in Thailand

b)

to show how difficult transportation is in some regions

c)

to show how many books a single elephant can carry

d)

to show where the driver of an elephant must sit

125.

What effect does the "Library Train for Young People" have in Bangkok, Thailand?

a)

It gives young adults a place to apply for jobs.

b)

It gives preschool children a safe place to play.

c)

It gives homeless children a safe place to learn.

d)

It gives young adults a place to escape from the police.

126.

to maintain and keep safe

a)

access

b)

preserve

127.

far away

a)

remote

b)

access

128.

a way to acquire (or get) something

a)

extremes

b)

access

129.

occurring on a computer rather than in real life

a)

isolated

b)

virtual

130.

eager or excited

a)

avid

b)

extremes

131.

to thoroughly enjoy something

a)

avid

b)

devour

132.

impossible to travel across

a)

isolated

b)

impassable

133.

to get something using effort

a)

obtain

b)

virtual

134.

very hot, cold, or wet

a)

impassable

b)

extremes

135.

separate from other places or people

a)

obtain

b)

isolated

136.

moving from one place to another due to weather or lack of food

a)

steppe

b)

nomadic

137.

the opposite of the city

a)

countryside

b)

urban

138.

a vast grassland with limited trees

a)

countryside

b)

steppe

139.

farm animals that are used for food, money, etc.

a)

steppe

b)

livestock

140.

How are the books delivered to the children in Finland?

a)

By camel

b)

By boat

c)

By train

d)

By a donkey

141.

The article describes the Northwest Territories of Canada as and arctic region, what is an arctic region?

a)

a cold region near the North Pole

b)

a hot place near the equator

c)

a huge region close to the city

d)

a farm

142.

How do the photos and captions relate to the article's main ideas?

a)

by showing what kind of books the children are reading

b)

by showing what a camel and elephant look like

c)

by showing children all over the world receiving and enjoying books

d)

by showing how children dress in different parts of the world

143.

Why is one book delivery program in Mongolia known as candy books?

a)

Kids like to eat the books

b)

Some of the books describe candy and other food

c)

The children sometimes get candy with the books

d)

The children think they are getting candy instead of books

144.

Which of these are a reason camels are used to deliver books in Kenya?

a)

They can carry heavy loads and need little water.

b)

They are very fast.

c)

The children love camels.

d)

The camels are friendly.

145.

Why did the author write this passage (the author's purpose)?

a)

to show the reader how strong elephants are

b)

to confuse the reader

c)

to show the reader how many books a camel can carry

d)

to show how children around the world gets books

146.

How do the children in Kenya get their books?

a)

By airplane

b)

By elephant

c)

By camel

d)

By boat

147.

Why do some children around the world have to get books by things such as camels and elephants?

a)

Because they don't know where the library is.

b)

Because their parents don't have a car.

c)

Because they live in hard to reach places.

d)

Because they live in the city.

148.

What is the main idea of this text?

a)

Some children live in hard to reach places and have to receive books in different ways.

b)

Some children can't find the library.

c)

Camels are a good way to carry books.

d)

Donkey carts are the best way to carry books.

149.

Impassable

a)

a large hill

b)

difficult to ride a bike on

c)

impossible to travel on

d)

a narrow road

150.

Where do children receive books by mail?

a)

Kenya

b)

Finland

c)

Canada

d)

Thailand

151.

Avid

a)

lazy

b)

careful

c)

sleepy

d)

eager

152.

Isolated

a)

close to the city

b)

smaller than other places

c)

far apart from others

d)

covered by trees

153.

Vast

a)

instrument

b)

isolated

c)

huge

d)

happy

154.

Access

a)

A way to get something

b)

to hide

c)

to understand

d)

to pass on

155.

Obtain

a)

to hide

b)

to get

c)

to pass on

d)

to understand

156.

Extremes

a)

a large car

b)

in the desert

c)

very hot, very cold, or very wet

d)

in a far away place

157.

Preserve

a)

to maintain or keep safe

b)

to get lost

c)

to play a game

d)

to understand

158.

Virtual

a)

happening on the computer rather than real life

b)

to see a good movie

c)

to have a job to do

d)

to be a computer specialist

159.

Devour

a)

to really enjoy

b)

to hate something

c)

to be confused about something

d)

to understand

160.

How are the books delivered to the children in Finland?

a)

By camel

b)

By boat

c)

By train

d)

By a donkey

161.

The article describes the Northwest Territories of Canada as and arctic region, what is an arctic region?

a)

a cold region near the North Pole

b)

a hot place near the equator

c)

a huge region close to the city

d)

a farm

162.

How do the photos and captions relate to the article's main ideas?

a)

by showing what kind of books the children are reading

b)

by showing what a camel and elephant look like

c)

by showing children all over the world receiving and enjoying books

d)

by showing how children dress in different parts of the world

163.

Why is one book delivery program in Mongolia known as candy books?

a)

Kids like to eat the books

b)

Some of the books describe candy and other food

c)

The children sometimes get candy with the books

d)

The children think they are getting candy instead of books

164.

Which of these are a reason camels are used to deliver books in Kenya?

a)

They can carry heavy loads and need little water.

b)

They are very fast.

c)

The children love camels.

d)

The camels are friendly.

165.

Why did the author write this passage (the author's purpose)?

a)

to show the reader how strong elephants are

b)

to confuse the reader

c)

to show the reader how many books a camel can carry

d)

to show how children around the world gets books

166.

How do the children in Kenya get their books?

a)

By airplane

b)

By elephant

c)

By camel

d)

By boat

167.

Why do some children around the world have to get books by things such as camels and elephants?

a)

Because they don't know where the library is.

b)

Because their parents don't have a car.

c)

Because they live in hard to reach places.

d)

Because they live in the city.

168.

What is the main idea of this text?

a)

Some children live in hard to reach places and have to receive books in different ways.

b)

Some children can't find the library.

c)

Camels are a good way to carry books.

d)

Donkey carts are the best way to carry books.

169.

Impassable

a)

a large hill

b)

difficult to ride a bike on

c)

impossible to travel on

d)

a narrow road

170.

Where do children receive books by mail?

a)

Kenya

b)

Finland

c)

Canada

d)

Thailand

171.

Avid

a)

lazy

b)

careful

c)

sleepy

d)

eager

172.

Isolated

a)

close to the city

b)

smaller than other places

c)

far apart from others

d)

covered by trees

173.

Vast

a)

instrument

b)

isolated

c)

huge

d)

happy

174.

Access

a)

A way to get something

b)

to hide

c)

to understand

d)

to pass on

175.

Obtain

a)

to hide

b)

to get

c)

to pass on

d)

to understand

176.

Extremes

a)

a large car

b)

in the desert

c)

very hot, very cold, or very wet

d)

in a far away place

177.

Preserve

a)

to maintain or keep safe

b)

to get lost

c)

to play a game

d)

to understand

178.

Virtual

a)

happening on the computer rather than real life

b)

to see a good movie

c)

to have a job to do

d)

to be a computer specialist

179.

Devour

a)

to really enjoy

b)

to hate something

c)

to be confused about something

d)

to understand

180.

If Jimmy is an avid reader he . . .

a)

reads only when he has time

b)

reads whenever he can

c)

doesn't enjoy reading

d)

only reads Diary of a Wimpy Kid books

181.

If someone is isolated they. . .

a)

are all alone

b)

are sad

c)

are unhappy

d)

have to go to the hospital

182.

Malik has access to the school's library. What does access mean?

a)

intense dislike of

b)

great skill in using

c)

deep understanding of

d)

ability and permission to use

183.

Which of the following would NOT cause a road to become impassable?

a)

flooding

b)

sand from the dessert

c)

rain

d)

a fallen tree

184.

Suzy obtained three books from the library. What does obtain mean?

a)

understand

b)

pass on

c)

get

d)

hide

185.

What has caused library books to be delivered by mail in Canada's Northwest Territories?

a)

People don't have cars to drive to their local libraries.

b)

There are not enough sleds to carry the books people want.

c)

People in the remote areas of Canada do not have access to libraries.

d)

There are not enough volunteers to personally deliver the books.

186.

How do children on the rocky islands in the south coast of Finland receive books?

a)

Borrower-by-Mail Program

b)

elephants

c)

camel cart

d)

boat

187.

Choose ALL (more than one) reasons camels are used to deliver books to children in Kenya.

a)

They can carry heavy loads and need little water.

b)

They are an economical means of transportation.

c)

They can travel on roads that are impassable for cars.

d)

They are agreeable animals that are friendly to children.

188.

What is one cause of people in Kenya not have access to libraries?

a)

Most children cannot read, so there is no need for libraries.

b)

People in remote areas of Kenya are isolated because of the arctic temperatures.

c)

There are many libraries in remote areas, people just choose not to use them.

d)

The roads to some areas in Kenya are impassable because of the desert sand.

189.

What is one effect of the "Library Train for Young People" have in Bangkok, Thailand?

a)

It gives young adults a place to apply for jobs.

b)

It gives preschool children a safe place to play.

c)

It gives homeless children a safe place to learn.

d)

It gives young adults a place to escape from the police.

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