What does the word avid mean in the sentence below? Jenna is an avid reader who loves the library.
careful
eager
skillful
unwilling
2. Multiple Choice
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What does the word isolated mean in the sentence below? The children in the isolated village rarely saw outsiders.
covered by trees
smaller than others
colder than average
far apart from others
3. Multiple Choice
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What does the word access mean in the sentence below? Most people in the United States have access to computers.
ability and permission to use
deep understanding of
great skill in using
intense dislike of
4. Multiple Choice
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What does the word impassable mean in the sentence below? The flooded road was impassable.
steep and rocky
narrow and rough
difficult to pass on
impossible to travel on
5. Multiple Choice
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What does the word obtain mean in the sentence below? I was able to obtain the information I needed.
get
hide
passon
understand
6. Multiple Choice
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What does the word vast mean in the sentence below? Canada is a vast nation, the second largest country in the world.
huge
instrument
isolated
modern
7. Multiple Choice
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What does the word decree mean in the sentence below? The court issued a decree for the people to obey.
job
offer
paper
ruling
8. Multiple Choice
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What does the word prevent mean in the sentence below? Wash your hands often to prevent the spreading of germs and illness.
heal quickly
express sorrow for
keep from happening
weaken the strength of
9. Multiple Choice
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What does the word annual mean in the sentence below? The annual community talent show is held every November on Thanksgiving weekend.
lively
long
old-fashioned
yearly
10. Multiple Choice
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What does the word drowsy mean in the sentence below? I wanted to stay up late, but I started to feel drowsy, so I went to bed.
angry
excited
hungry
sleepy
11. Multiple Choice
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Why are library book delivered by mail in Canada's Northwest Territories?
People don't have cars to drive to their local libraries.
There are not enough sleds to carry the books people want.
This is the best way to transport the books across long distances.
There are not enough volunteers to personally deliver the books.
12. Multiple Choice
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The article describes the Northwest Territories of Canada as an arctic region. what does the phrase arctic region mean?
a cold region near the North Pole
a huge region far from major cities
a region inhabited by native people
an isolated region made up of small communities
13. Multiple Choice
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How does the map of Canada relate to the ideas presented in the text beside it?
It shows how close the Northwest Territories are to the US
It shows where Canada's major cities are located.
It shows the size of Canada's Inuit communities.
It shoes how large the nation of Canada is.
14. Multiple Choice
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Which of these is NOT a reason stated in the article why camels are used to deliver books in Kenya?
They can carry heavy loads and need little water
They are an economical means of transportation
They can travel on roads that are impassable for cars
They are agreeable animals that are friendly to children.
15. Multiple Choice
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How do the photos and captions relate to the article's main ideas?
by showing what kinds of books children enjoy most
by showing what camels, horses, and elephants look like.
by showing how children dress in different parts of the world
by showing children all over the world receiving and enjoying books
16. Multiple Choice
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Why is one book delivery program in Mongolia known as candy books?
Some of the books are edible but not nourishing
Some of the books describe candy and other food
The children sometimes get candy with the books
The children think they are getting candy instead of books
17. Multiple Choice
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What does the word nomadic mean in the sentence below? For centuries, people in Mongolia have led a nomadic lifestyle, moving across the steppe, a vast grass-covered plain.
difficult
lonely
ranching
wandering
18. Multiple Choice
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What does the word caravan mean in the sentences below? The students of Bulla Iftin eagerly await the arrival of the camels. When the library caravan finally reaches the village, the children watch as the librarian pitches the tent and displays the books on wooden shelves.
a group of librarians who specialize in children's books
a group of tents used to display books in the desert
a groups of children who live in the Kenyan desert
a groups of camels carrying goods across a desert
19. Multiple Choice
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Why did the author include a photo of elephants in Thailand?
to show why books are no longer delivered to Thailand
to show what the elephant library looks like
to show how many books a single elephant can carry
to show where the driver of an elephant must sit
20. Multiple Choice
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What effect does the "Library Train for Young People" have in Bangkok, Thailand?
It gives young adults a place to apply for jobs
It gives preschool children a safe place to play
It gives homeless children a safe place to learn
It gives young adults a place to escape from the police