10 Questions
What does the author believe in regarding reading?
Absolute and unlimited liberty of reading
How does the author approach selecting books to read?
By wandering through stacks and picking what strikes them
What kind of books does the author believe in reading?
The hardest books imaginable
How does the author approach understanding difficult books?
By reading what others have said about the book and making up their own mind
What did Mr. Buxton NOT do regarding the play he taught?
He provided his interpretation of the play's meaning
How did Mr. Flanders, the history teacher, approach teaching history?
He encouraged the author to have their own relationship with historical events
How does the author describe the works they read?
Open texts allowing for individual interpretation
What did the author get familiar with, according to the text?
Wonderful works of literary criticism
What did the author learn from bookstores, according to the text?
To embrace and try to understand even if they cannot agree
What does the author imply about the beliefs of those who encouraged their approach to reading?
They arrived at these beliefs through their own adventures in the stacks
This quiz explores the concept of absolute and unlimited liberty in reading, where individuals are encouraged to pick books freely, even the most challenging ones, and form their own conclusions based on personal understanding. The text reflects on the value of independent thinking and interpretation.
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