Richard Wright and the Library Card

Where does Richard move to when he is seventeen?

• Memphis

• Atlanta

• Detroit

• Chicago

Why does he want to move there?

• he had family there

• he wanted a job and new life

• he was running from his master

• his grandfather told him about a treasure

Why couldn’t Richard get a library card?

• he was white

• he was black

• they didn't issue library cards then

• he COULD get a card

Who did Richard ask to help him use the library?

• his mom

• his friend, John

• his boss

• his co-worker, Jim

When the librarian allowed Richard to get books in the library, what did he do?

• he lied and said they were for Jim

• he ran off

• he screamed as loud as he could

• he said nothing

How did others react to Richard reading?

• they joined in with his reading

• they laughed and mocked him

• they ignored him

• they threw books at him

What did Jim Falk do when Richard left for Chicago?

• he cried

• he went with him

• he shook his hand

• he had him arrested

What did Richard become when he grew up?

• astronaut

• basketball player

• librarian

• writer

What trait(s) best describe Richard? Select all that apply.

• determined

• sneaky

• passionate

• dishonest

What was the theme of the book?

• Friendship

• Asking forgiveness is better than permission

• Knowledge is power

• Bravery