Finding Lincoln

What can readers learn from this sentence from the text? But the library was for white people only, just like the strawberry milkshakes at the drugstore lunch counter, the swings in the city park, and the best seats at the movie theater.

• The public library is a building with many, many books.

• Louis wants to go to the library to find a book on honeybees.

• African Americans did not have the same rights as white Americans.

• Louis must write an essay on President Lincoln.

Which sentence from the text shows that Louis is upset?

• But he had read those books again and again.

• “How about some lemonade?” asked Mama when Louis got home.

• It was 1951 in Alabama, and Louis could play all his piano scales and roller-skate backwards.

• He sat down, kicking his foot against the table leg.

What can readers learn from the illustration on page 224?

• African American children and white children went to different schools.

• In 1951, African American schools did not have many books.

• In 1951, all classrooms were taught by a white teacher.

• Louis does not like to read about history.

What can readers learn about Mama from this sentence? "One day soon we’ll be checking books out of the main library. Just you wait," Mama said on the way back home.

• Mama loves to read.

• Mama is hopeful.

• Mama is brave.

• Mama is a teacher.

What can readers learn from this sentence in the text? The library was full of people. Every one of them turned to stare at Louis.

• Those people wanted to help Louis find a book on President Lincoln.

• Those people were happy to see Louis in the library.

• Those people did not want Louis to be in the library.

• Those people were surprised by Louis’s squeaky shoes.

Choose a word to describe the librarian's character. Explain why you chose that word.

Why did the librarian help Louis?

• She doesn't like following the rules.

• She is Louis's neighbor and friend.

• She is interested in Abraham Lincoln.

• She believes the laws are unfair.

How are the librarian and Abraham Lincoln alike?

• They both love to read.

• They are both bold and brave.

• The librarian lives in Alabama, but Lincoln lives in Washington D.C.

• The librarian is very quiet and shy, but Lincoln was loud and outspoken.

How does the author feel about Civil Rights?

• She believes that all people should be treated equally.

• She believes that Abraham Lincoln was the best president.

• She believes that libraries should only let children borrow books.

• She believes that people should always follow the rules.

Which sentence best describes the genre of this text?

• biography because it tells about Louis's life

• nonfiction because Abraham Lincoln is a real person

• realistic fiction because this story could happen in real life

• historical fiction because it takes place in the past