A:AnswerIt's "leather like". Though it may not be 100% leather material, it feels and looks like leather. It doesn't look or feel like PU or plastic. It's really a great looking case.
A:AnswerAbsolutely - it's a super-snug fit inside, but it's also incredibly easy to extricate the Kindle if you wreck the case! Just bend two of the corners back like a usual phone case, and it'll let you pop the Kindle right out.
A:AnswerIf still looking for this capability, you could add on a folding (or not for a "permanent" stand) plate display holder for a few dollars from a craft store. They prop up tablets nicely.
A:AnswerIt protects the screen when you’re not using it / it’s closed, but it doesn’t come with a screen protector that you can apply directly to the screen.