Mr. Linden's Library - Comprehension Questions

1. 1) Carol Jenkins and Mr Linden live in the area of ___________.

• England

• Nova Scotia

• South America

Mr. Linden has more than ___________ collection of books in his house.

• 2.000

• 3.000

• 4.000

When Carol met Mr. Linden in the store, the first thing that Carol asked to Mr. Linden was to ___________.

• To visit his house and drink teas.

• To chit chat in his library

• To borrow some books

One of the similarities of the characters (Carol and Mr. Linden) was ___________

• Both of them love books.

• Both of them are actually families.

• Both of them are adventurous.

There was a book that captured Carol's attention, titled ___________. It was about Esteban and the dolphin.

• Dahomey and the Dahomians

• Tales from a Dark Sea

• Traveler's Guide to Madeira and West Indies

Why do Carol and her mother visit Mr. Linden again the next day?

• To take care of Mr. Linden, because he was sick

• To clean Mr. Linden's house since he was alone

• To return the book that Carol had borrowed before

When she returned the book, Carol opened the same book again, 'Tales from a Dark Sea'. What did she notice about that book?

• The page number was the same, but the story changed.

• The same page is bookmarked, and she felt terribly sad.

• The page number was the same, but the picture was different.

What effect did have the book have on Carol?

• excitement and adventurous

• confused and troubled dreams

• disappointment

To confirm what Carol saw, she decided to ask Mr. Linden and borrow the book. But, how was Mr. Linden reaction towards her request?

• He allowed her to bring the book home.

• He discouraged her not to read that specific book.

• He started to retell the story of the book.

How did Carol feel when she had to leave with different book she wanted to borrow?

• angry

• sad

• happy