Comprehension: Book Him

When was the man set free?
1. When he returned the books to the libraries.
2. After he paid for all the books.
3. After the libraries had received the payment for all the missing books.
4. After a book publisher agreed to post the bond for him.
Why wouldn’t Mr. Barush return the books?
1. Because he hadn’t finished reading them.
2. Because he thought he could take better care of them.
3. Because he had no money to buy books.
4. Because he wanted to open a library.
What did the publisher plan to do?
1. He planned to publish Mr. Barush’s story.
2. He wanted to send Mr. Barush some books.
3. He was going to help Mr. Barush open a library.
4. He promised to employ Mr. Barush as a librarian.
What did Mr. Barush think of books?
1. Books are like your family and friends.
2. Books are no more than books.
3. Books are your slaves.
4. Books are at the mercy of readers.
Where are now the books that he didn’t want to return?
1. They are still at his home.
2. They are at the police station.
3. They are at the libraries now.
4. They are all missing.

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