Little Free Libraries

In paragraph 12, people who act in altruistic ways are:

• selfless

• persistent

• resourceful

• dignified

By discussing the various people who use Little Free Libraries, the author:

• emphasizes the international appeal of Little Free Libraries

• presents opinions that contradict her own

• provides support from researchers who have studied Little Free Libraries

• clarifies the meanings of terms she uses

In cultures around the world, the Little Free Libraries are:

• replacing brick-and-mortar libraries

• influencing people in positive ways

• stocked with books from large libraries

• supported by local governments

From paragraph 14, the reader can infer that the author:

• enjoys reading books by international authors

• appreciates the opportunity for discovery provided by Little Free Libraries

• thinks e-books fail to offer the same variety of topics as printed books do

• understands the limitations of Little Free Libraries

Which sentence best states the main idea of the selection?

• Building Little Free Libraries was appealing to DooSun You of South Korea because books are a treasure in his life that he wanted to share with his neighbors.

• Hundreds of Little Free Libraries have been built with funds collected by people who have started fundraising campaigns on the Internet.

• Little Free Libraries are growing in popularity around the world because they bring neighbors together and make books more accessible.

• Little Free Libraries are small wooden boxes that hold a wide variety of books that appeal to many different types of people.

The author uses parentheses in paragraphs 10 and 14 to:

• simplify difficult concepts in the article

• insert her own asides into the article

• provide a counterargument to the article

• add credibility to the article