Mr. Linden's Library Quiz (5th Grade)

Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of the story?

• 1. Mr. Linden trusts Carol to take care of his books.

• 1. Carol’s mother is concerned about bothering Mr. Linden.

• 1. Mr. Linden warns Carol that some books should not be read.

• 1. Carol’s mother talks with Mr. Linden while Carol explores the library.

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The story says that the interior of Mr. Linden’s home is filled with sunlight that passes through the curtains. What does interior mean?

• 1. inside

• 1. picture

• 1. garden

• 1. basement

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Why does Mr. Linden collect books?

• 1. There is no library in town, so he decides to build one of his own.

• 1. He is a writer, and reading helps him come up with ideas for stories.

• 1. There are beautiful old bookshelves in his house, and he wants to fill them.

• 1. He can no longer travel the world, so he reads about different places instead.

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What happens every time Carol goes to Mr. Linden’s library and reads his book?

• 1. She likes the book less and less.

• 1. The ending of the book keeps changing.

• 1. She drinks tea and talks to him about the book.

• 1. The book is hidden in a different part of the room.

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Near the end of the story, Carol finds that she keeps reaching for the light by the side of her bed. What does this scene show?

• 1. that Carol misses visiting Mr. Linden

• 1. that Carol wants to be more like Esteban

• 1. that Carol is unable to sleep because she is afraid of the dark

• 1. that Carol is having trouble staying away from the mysterious story

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