1) What does George’s reading habits (magazines, newspapers, and the World Almanac) reveal about him? a) a) He is interested in philosophy b) b) He prefers practical knowledge over fiction c) c) He enjoys fantasy stories d) d) He does not care about reading at all 2) Why does George lie about reading 100 books? a) a) He wants to impress Mr. Cattanzara and gain respect b) b) He wants to win a scholarship c) c) He is afraid of being sent back to school d) d) He is writing a book himself 3) What does Mr. Cattanzara’s advice, "Don’t do what I did," suggest? a) a) He thinks George should travel the world b) b) He never wanted to work as a change maker c) c) He believes George is smarter than him d) d) He regrets not finishing school just like George 4) Why does George avoid Mr. Cattanzara after lying to him? a) a) He is afraid Mr. Cattanzara will know about his lie b) b) He is too busy with work c) c) He is moving to another neighborhood d) d) He does not like talking to him 5) How are George and Mr. Cattanzara similar? a) a) They both try to escape their reality b) b) They both have good-paying jobs c) c) They both enjoy a life of luxury d) d) They are both respected intellectuals 6) Why do the neighbors respect George when they believe he is reading? a) a) They think education is not important b) b) They think he will become rich and successful c) c) They admire his decision to make a change in his life d) d) They feel guilty for not helping him 7) What does the name "Stoyonovich" (which means "staying in one place") symbolize in the story? a) a) George’s struggle with doing something with his life b) b) George’s desire to travel c) c) George’s physical strength d) d) George’s intelligence 8) What is the symbolic meaning of Mr. Cattanzara’s job as a "change maker"? a) b) He is financially successful b) a) He can make a change in George c) c) He dislikes his work d) d) He is a powerful figure in the city 9) Why does Mr. Cattanzara spread the second rumor that George has read all the books? a) a) He wants George to change his life and start reading b) b) He enjoys creating gossip c) c) He is jealous of George’s intelligence d) d) He wants George to move away 10) What does George’s decision to go to the library at the end of the story suggest? a) a) He is only pretending to read again b) b) He wants to continue lying to the neighbors c) c) He plans to leave school permanently d) d) He is finally ready to make a real change in his life 11) Why does George imagine a better future for himself in the park? a) a) He has a specific career plan b) b) He is saving money to move away c) c) He wants to escape his life d) d) He wants to impress Sophie 12) What does Mr. Cattanzara’s interest in George suggest? a) a) He sees himself in George and wants him to succeed unlike him b) b) He wants George to get a job in the subway c) c) He dislikes George and wants to embarrass him d) d) He enjoys gossiping with him 13) What is ironic about George’s situation after the first rumor? a) a) He finishes the book list, but nobody believes him b) b) He gets a job without reading any books c) c) He reads books but refuses to talk about them d) d) He is respected for something he has not done 14) Why do the neighbors believe George is reading? a) a) Mr. Cattanzara spreads the rumor b) b) They see him carrying books c) c) He discusses literature with them d) d) Sophie tells them about it 15) How does Mr. Cattanzara’s silence at the end of the story affect George? a) a) It pushes him to find a job b) b) It makes him feel ashamed c) c) It makes him angrier at himself d) d) It motivates him to start reading  16) What does George’s decision to go to the library symbolize? a) a) His first real step toward a better life for himself b) b) His need to impress Mr. Cattanzara c) c) His desire to keep lying d) d) His attempt to move out of the neighborhood 17) How does Mr. Cattanzara function as a mentor figure? a) a) He forces George to go back to school b) b) He forces George to go back to school c) a)c) He challenges George to be honest and face reality d) d) He punishes George for lying 18) Why is the story called A Summer’s Reading? a) a) In the summer, George understands his life and the need to take responsibility b) b) George actually finishes reading all the books c) c) It is a metaphor for George’s dream of success d) d) Mr. Cattanzara spends the summer reading newspapers 19) Why does Mr. Cattanzara tell George to buy lemon ice? a) a) George is thirsty b) b) To show that George is a child c) c) To show that George isn't mature to take responsibility d) d) He remembers the time when he used to give George a nickel

A Summer's Reading= analysis & interpretation

by
Print
Embed

Leaderboard

Visual style

Options

Switch template

Continue editing: ?