Which sentence from the selection reveals why E. B. White decided to write a children’s book?
C In her letter the librarian suggested that Andy should write a children’s book himself.
How does the author organize the information in paragraph 1?
A The author uses cause and effect to explain why E. B. White became a writer.
What is an important message presented in this selection?
D A person’s interests can change along with life’s path.
As it is used in paragraph 4, the word courted refers to -
As it is used in paragraph 4, the word courted refers to -
The photograph and caption are included in the selection to show -
B how moving E. B. White’s words are
In paragraph 1, the details about E. B. White’s childhood support the idea that he -
A was a very talented writer
Why does the author include the facts about E. B. White’s wife in paragraph 5?
D To show how he began writing children’s books.
Which words in paragraph 2 best helps the reader understand the meaning of freedom as it is used in the selection?
B free to express oneself
Based on information in the selection, how does E. B. White most likely feel about writing?
C Passionate
Which sentence from the selection is a fact that can be verified?
Andy ended up marrying a fellow writer who worked at The New Yorker, and in 1937, when their son Joel was seven, they all moved to a farm in Maine.