Exploring the World of Books

The speaker reflects on their childhood, highlighting the lack of books at home and the influence of their educated grandmother who provided books for the family. Despite initially disliking the stories, the speaker was captivated by 'Call of the Wild,' which sparked a lifelong passion for reading and writing. The speaker shares their aspiration to write a book, inspired by their love for the outdoors and animals, and the encouragement from their father to pursue their dreams.

What was the main reason the narrator's grandmother provided books to the family?

• She wanted to sell them.

• She knew the children needed books to read.

• She wanted to decorate the house.

• She was an author.

Why did the narrator initially dislike the stories his mother read?

• They were written in a difficult language.

• They were stories he considered 'girls' stories.

• They were about animals he disliked.

• They were too long.

What changed the narrator's perception of the stories his mother read?

• His sisters stopped listening.

• He found interest in the animal characters.

• The stories started having more action.

• The stories were read by his grandmother.

What was the significance of 'mail buggy day' in the narrator's life?

• It was the day they went to school.

• It was the day they received new clothes.

• It was the day they got new books.

• It was the day they visited relatives.

Which book captivated the narrator and sparked his love for reading?

• The Three Little Pigs

• Little Red Riding Hood

• Call of the Wild

• The Red Fern Story

How did the narrator's mother encourage reading among the children?

• By making them read a page or two each night.

• By telling them stories from memory.

• By taking them to the library.

• By buying them new books every week.

What did the narrator dream of writing about?

• A story about his grandmother.

• A story about his school.

• A story about a dog.

• A story about his family.

What did the narrator's father believe about achieving one's dreams?

• It is only possible with luck.

• A person can achieve anything if they truly want it.

• It is impossible without formal education.

• It requires a lot of money.

How did the narrator practice writing as a child?

• By writing in a diary.

• By copying stories from books.

• By describing sounds he heard in nature.

• By writing letters to his friends.

What was the narrator's main challenge in pursuing writing?

• Lack of resources like pencils and paper.

• Lack of support from his friends.

• Lack of interest from his family.

• Lack of time due to school.