In Peking Dust, what is the author's viewpoint toward Peking carts?


She thinks they are not as nice as automobiles.


She sees them as dangerous vehicles.


She feels they are uncomfortable to ride in.


She finds them to be stylish and luxurious.


Item 2
Read the sentence from Peking Dust.

I tell you, the Chinese have the style of the world; the rest of us are but imitators.

Which word has the closest connotation to imitators as it is used in the sentence?


counterfeits

pretenders

replicates

tricksters






Item 3
In Peking Dust, how do the department store clerks treat the Westerners?

The clerks offer them tea.

They wait on them with resentment.

They stare at them with scorn.

The clerks hurry to assist them.


Question 1
Part A

Which statements are central ideas of Library on Wheels: Mary Lemist Titcomb and America's First Bookmobile?

Select the two correct answers.


Mary wanted to encourage more young people to love reading.

Mary proved that libraries are for all people.

Everyone supported Mary's ideas about book wagons.

Hagerstown residents were not avid readers.
Question 2
Part B

Which two details from the text best support the answers in Part A?


"Then she started a storytelling hour in remote areas to get the country children excited about books and reading."

"When the Washington County Free Library opened its doors on August 27, 1901, the citizens of Hagerstown showed up in throngs…"

"Again, the naysayers were quick to voice their objections. It seemed an outlandish proposition to them."

"In just four short years since her arrival, Miss Titcomb had won the hearts and gained the admiration of the library board and the people of Hagerstown."