5.2 Reading Mr. Linden’s Library (Module 9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

• A. inside

• B. picture

• C. garden

• D. basement

3. Why does Mr. Linden collect books?

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

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

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

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

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

• A. She likes the book less and less.

• B. The ending of the book keeps changing.

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

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

5. 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?

• A. that Carol misses visiting Mr. Linden

• B. that Carol wants to be more like Esteban

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

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