Dialogue Scene at Public Library

What did Nelson write about at Writing Camp?

A person who is an astronaut

Why does Nelson go back into the library?

To find a lost book

What does Ms. Chen offer to help Nelson with?

Finding his lost book

Why is Nelson disappointed?

He didn't find the book 'Space Ride' Signup and view all the answers

What does Nelson want Matt's help with?

Looking for a lost book Signup and view all the answers

What is the main setting for the events in the text?

A public library Signup and view all the answers

What made Nelson suspect Lucia of having his book?

He saw Lucia with the same book the day after he lost his copy. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ms. Chen suggest that Nelson should trust Lucia?

Because the book was very popular and had a waiting list at the library. Signup and view all the answers

What did Nelson find in his backpack when he emptied it?

A torn inside pocket where his book had slipped into. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Nelson initially convinced that Lucia had his book?

He couldn't find his own copy and saw Lucia reading hers. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Lund suggest Nelson to do before concluding that Lucia had taken his book?

Look for the book in his room and backpack one more time. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Nelson feel distressed at the end of scene 3?

He felt guilty for wrongly accusing Lucia of taking his book. Signup and view all the answers

What does Nelson plan to do after finding his book in the backpack?

Show the backpack to Lucia and Ms. Chen and apologize for suspecting them. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Ms. Chen tell Nelson to trust Lucia?

'The library even has a waiting list for it.' Signup and view all the answers

'Poor Lucia was telling the truth all along.' What does this statement by Nelson indicate?

'I regret not trusting Lucia and wrongly accusing her.' Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mr. Lund suggest Nelson look in his bag one more time?

To give Nelson another chance to find his missing book. Signup and view all the answers