On To Timbuktu

Bino loses his spelling book and, with Fino's help, searches for it. Mama shares a story about a special book she lost, sparking an imaginary journey to Timbuktu. Bino and Fino explore the ancient manuscripts there, learning about the importance of preserving books. Eventually, Bino's book is found in the car, and he learns to value his books more.

What is Bino searching for at the beginning of the story?

• His toy

• His spelling book

• His lunchbox

• His shoes

What does Bino's mother tell him about when she was young?

• She was a great speller

• She traveled to Timbuktu

• She lost a special book

• She never lost anything

What is Timbuktu known for?

• Being a coastal city

• Being a modern city

• Having a large zoo

• Its ancient library

Who helps Bino and Fino on their imaginary journey?

• Their teacher

• Zeena

• Their father

• A magical bird

Where is Timbuktu located?

• In Nigeria

• In Mali

• In Egypt

• In South Africa

What do Bino and Fino find impressive about Timbuktu?

• The tall buildings

• The local cuisine

• The number of manuscripts

• The wildlife

How many collections of manuscripts are there in Timbuktu?

• 30

• 10

• 15

• 29

What lesson does Bino learn by the end of the story?

• To take care of his books

• To write his own stories

• To travel more

• To visit libraries often

Where does Bino's father find the lost spelling book?

• In the garden

• At school

• In the car

• In the kitchen

What does Bino promise to do after finding his book?

• Visit Timbuktu

• Be more careful with his belongings

• Read more books

• Write a story