The bell by the shelf

The bell by the shelf

The class library had a small bell on its return shelf. A sign said to ring it when a returned book needed repair. One morning, Jo found a book with a loose page. Jo placed it beside the bell and rang once. The helper came with a repair envelope. Later, another pupil returned an undamaged book and reached for the bell. Jo pointed to the sign, and the pupil placed the book quietly in the ordinary return tray.

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1. When should the bell be rung?

   1. when a returned book needs repair
   2. for every returned book
   3. when the shelf is empty
   4. whenever someone enters

2. What was wrong with Jo's book?

   1. it was too short
   2. a page was loose
   3. it had no pictures
   4. the cover was green

3. What did the helper bring?

4. Why did Jo point to the sign for the second pupil?

5. Where did the second book go?

   1. the floor
   2. Jo's bag
   3. the repair envelope
   4. the ordinary return tray

6. Explain how the sign helped the library system work.

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