[header] How to read a study text quickly [title] Get the book, if you do not have it already. [step] You can find most books taught in class in your school library, the library downtown or in any bookstore. [title] Read the entire first chapter or two until you have a good feel for the story and main characters. 
[title] Make notes as you read with important information like character names, their role in the story and important plot points. [title] Try to come up with an idea of what to write about form the first few chapters.