POV & Perspective
Which pronoun proves the story is in 1st Person?
A. her
B. I
C. share
D. enthusiasm
B. I
The author describes the doors as "groaning like a grumpy giant." What is this an example of?
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Idiom
D. Hyperbole
Similie
What is the primary conflict the narrator must overcome?
A. A fight with Maya
B. Losing the library card
C. Fear of the dark and heights to get the book
D. Getting caught by the librarian
C. Fear of the dark and heights to get the book
The reader discovers the lesson of the story through the narrator's actions rather than the author saying it directly. This means the theme is:
A. Stated
B. Implied
C. Missing
D. Historical
B. Implied
In the "Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then" summary method, who is the Somebody and what did they Want?
A. The narrator and Maya; to get the Founder's Ledger
B. The Grumpy Giant; to stay asleep
C. Maya; to go home early
D. The History Teacher; to grade the reports
A. The narrator and Maya; to get the Founder's Ledger
How does the narrator’s perspective of herself change by the end of the story?
A. She realizes she is a better student than Maya.
B. She decides she no longer likes the library.
C. She goes from feeling fearful to feeling like a "conqueror."
D. She realizes she should have stayed home.
C. She goes from feeling fearful to feeling like a "conqueror."
What does the author mean by saying the silence felt "like a thick wool blanket"?
A. The library was very warm.
B. The silence felt heavy, uncomfortable, and overwhelming.
C. The library was full of soft furniture.
D. The narrator was feeling sleepy.
B. The silence felt heavy, uncomfortable, and overwhelming.
How does the setting of the library at night contribute to the plot?
A. It makes it easier to see the books.
B. It turns a normal task into a scary challenge that tests the characters.
C. It allows the characters to talk as loud as they want.
D. It provides a place for them to hide from their parents.
B. It turns a normal task into a scary challenge that tests the characters.
Which detail from the text best shows the narrator's internal conflict?
A. "Maya skipped ahead of me..."
B. "The old oak doors groaned..."
C. "My palms were damp as I gripped my notebook."
D. "The ledger was on the very top shelf.
C. "My palms were damp as I gripped my notebook."
Which of the following details is too minor to be included in a 3-sentence summary of the story?
A. The characters were looking for the Founder's Ledger.
B. The narrator overcame her fear of the dark.
C. The library doors were made of oak.
D. Maya was afraid of heights.
C. The library doors were made of oak.
How does the author contrast (show the difference between) the narrator’s perspective and Maya’s perspective?
A. By showing Maya is excited for an adventure while the narrator is worried about shadows.
B. By having the characters argue about who is the smartest.
C. By making Maya stay outside while the narrator goes inside.
D. By showing that Maya knows the way and the narrator is lost.
A. By showing Maya is excited for an adventure while the narrator is worried about shadows.
How does the metaphor describing the ladder as a "wooden mountain" contribute to the mood of the story?
A. It makes the library seem like a peaceful park.
B. It suggests the characters are actually outside.
C. It makes the task of climbing seem difficult and grand.
D. It shows that the library is falling apart.
C. It makes the task of climbing seem difficult and grand.
How does the character development of the narrator help resolve the plot?
A. She becomes angry enough to forget her fear.
B. She decides to let Maya do all the work.
C. She chooses to be brave for her friend, which allows her to climb the ladder and get the book.
D. She learns how to use a flashlight more effectively.
C. She chooses to be brave for her friend, which allows her to climb the ladder and get the book.
Which statement best explains the theme of "The Midnight Library"?
A. Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the choice to act even when you are afraid.
B. It is always better to work alone so you don't get distracted.
C. Libraries are dangerous places after the sun goes down.
D. If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.
A. Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the choice to act even when you are afraid.
Which is the best one-sentence summary of the passage?
A. Two girls go to a library to find a book and find a very tall ladder.
B. Maya is afraid of heights, so her friend has to help her with a history project.
C. A fearful girl overcomes her dread of the dark library to help her friend, discovering her own inner bravery.
D. Oak doors and shadows make a library feel like a scary place for students.
C. A fearful girl overcomes her dread of the dark library to help her friend, discovering her own inner bravery.