Read Across America Quiz

Andrew Carnegie can be credited with helping to spread literacy

across America. This man made millions in the late 1800s as the founder

of Carnegie Steel Company. He donated much of his wealth to the

effort of building libraries in communities large and small throughout the

nation. The first Carnegie library was built in Braddock, Pennsylvania,

the home of one of Carnegie Steel Company’s mills. Over the next 30

years, nearly 1800 Carnegie libraries were built throughout the United

States. Towns wanting money from Carnegie to build a library had to

request a grant. Few were refused. Carnegie felt that a library was

one of the best things that a community could give itself because it gave

people the opportunity to improve themselves. Generations of

Americans have benefited from the generosity of Andrew Carnegie.

Which of the following sentences best states the main idea of the

passage?

• Andrew Carnegie donated much of his wealth to others.

• Communities across America have a Carnegie Library.

• Andrew Carnegie helped build nearly 1800 libraries in America.

• Andrew Carnegie donated his wealth to help build

  libraries across America.

Andrew Carnegie can be credited with helping to spread literacy

across America. This man made millions in the late 1800s as the founder

of Carnegie Steel Company. He donated much of his wealth to the

effort of building libraries in communities large and small throughout the

nation. The first Carnegie library was built in Braddock, Pennsylvania,

the home of one of Carnegie Steel Company’s mills. Over the next 30

years, nearly 1800 Carnegie libraries were built throughout the United

States. Towns wanting money from Carnegie to build a library had to

request a grant. Few were refused. Carnegie felt that a library was

one of the best things that a community could give itself because it gave

people the opportunity to improve themselves. Generations of

Americans have benefited from the generosity of Andrew Carnegie.

Which would be the best title for this passage?

• Andrew Carnegie’s Gift to Generations of Americans

• The Wealth of Andrew Carnegie

• Libraries Across America

• Libraries Are an Opportunity to Improve Yourself

Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904. He was known as

Ted as he was growing up. When he began writing cartoons for magazines

in 1927, he used his middle name to create a pen name – Dr.

Theophrastus Seuss. The next year he shortened it to Dr. Seuss. He

continued to use this alternate name on most of the children’s books he

wrote. Most people pronounce the name wrong, however. They pronounce

it so that it rhymes with “goose”. “Seuss” is supposed to rhyme with

“voice”. Regardless of how you pronounce his name, most people would

agree that Dr. Seuss is one of the greatest children’s authors of all time.

Which of the following sentences best states the main idea of the

passage?

• Dr. Seuss was the pen name that Theodor Geisel chose to use

  when he wrote most of his children’s books.

• Seuss was the middle name of Theodor Geisel.

• Dr. Seuss is one of the greatest children’s book authors of all

  time.

• “Seuss” is supposed to rhyme with “voice”.

Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904. He was known as

Ted as he was growing up. When he began writing cartoons for magazines

in 1927, he used his middle name to create a pen name – Dr.

Theophrastus Seuss. The next year he shortened it to Dr. Seuss. He

continued to use this alternate name on most of the children’s books he

wrote. Most people pronounce the name wrong, however. They pronounce

it so that it rhymes with “goose”. “Seuss” is supposed to rhyme with

“voice”. Regardless of how you pronounce his name, most people would

agree that Dr. Seuss is one of the greatest children’s authors of all time.

Which would be the best title for this passage?

• Dr. Seuss

• Dr. Seuss’ Name

• Are You Saying Dr. Seuss’ Name Correctly?

• A Great American Author

On March 2 of each year, Americans come together to remember

famous children’s book author Dr. Seuss and to promote reading. The

official name of this event is “Read Across America Day”. The March

2nd date was selected because it is the birthdate of Dr. Seuss. On

this day, students in classrooms across America read Dr. Seuss’ books

or do special activities related to Dr. Seuss and reading. Sometimes

local libraries, hospitals, bookstores, and community centers host

special events to show support for Read Across America Day. The

first Read Across America Day was celebrated in 1998. Although Dr.

Seuss died in 1991 and never lived to experience a Read Across

America Day, most people agree that he would have been proud to

have his name attached to such a worthwhile cause.

Which of the following sentences best states the main idea of the

passage?

• Read Across America Day is March 2.

• Read Across America Day is an event to remember Dr. Seuss

  and promote reading.

• Read Across America Day is a fun day.

• Dr. Seuss died in 1991 and never participated in a Read

  Across America Day event.

On March 2 of each year, Americans come together to remember

famous children’s book author Dr. Seuss and to promote reading. The

official name of this event is “Read Across America Day”. The March

2nd date was selected because it is the birthdate of Dr. Seuss. On

this day, students in classrooms across America read Dr. Seuss’ books

or do special activities related to Dr. Seuss and reading. Sometimes

local libraries, hospitals, bookstores, and community centers host

special events to show support for Read Across America Day. The

first Read Across America Day was celebrated in 1998. Although Dr.

Seuss died in 1991 and never lived to experience a Read Across

America Day, most people agree that he would have been proud to

have his name attached to such a worthwhile cause.

Which would be the best title for this passage?

• Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

• A Day to Read Books

• The Life of Dr. Seuss

• Read Across America Day