Understanding
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What is the main idea of the passage?
•Maya believes the old library is important and worth remembering.
•What does the word 'curious' most nearly mean as used in the passage?
•Interested
•Why did the author write this passage?
•To describe a character’s appreciation for an old place
•What can the reader infer about Maya?
•She values history and overlooked things
•What type of figurative language is 'ivy climbing the walls like curious fingers'?
•Simile
•Which detail best supports the main idea?
•Maya notices the condition of the library and continues visiting it.
•What does 'leaned' suggest about the shelves?
•They are old and unstable
•How does the author organize the passage?
•By describing the setting and Maya’s thoughts
•Which detail best supports this inference?
•She continues visiting the old library
•What does this simile help the reader imagine?
•The ivy spreading over the walls
•What does Maya mostly think about the library?
•She thinks it still has value despite being ignored.
•What does the word 'value' most nearly mean?
•Importance
•Why does the author describe the library in detail?
•To show why it matters to Maya
•What is implied about the town?
•Many people ignore the library.
•Which type of figurative language is mostly used in the passage?
Imagery
•Which sentence best summarizes the passage?
•Maya regularly visits an overlooked library because she believes it still matters.
•Which word best describes the tone of the passage?
•Thoughtful
•What effect does the author’s word choice create?
•It creates a reflective mood
•How does Maya most likely feel about the library?
•Protective
•Why does the author use imagery?
•To create a vivid setting
•Which detail is least important to the passage’s message?
•That the library is at the edge of town.
•Which phrase helps the reader understand the setting?
•'the air smelled of dust and paper'
•How does the author reveal Maya’s character?
•Through her actions and observations
•What conclusion can be drawn about how Maya feels about the old library?
•Maya wants others to recognize the library’s worth
•How does figurative language affect the passage?
•It helps readers connect emotionally