Children's Literature Text 1 Exam Q’s
and A’s
The history of children's literature was most strongly influenced by: - Answer- B. The
social attitudes toward children
The earliest history of children's literature began with: - Answer- C. The oral tradition
How is the literary role of the 16th century storytellers most like the role of the
modern American children's authors? - Answer- D. They both are entertainers
What was the attitude toward children in feudal Europe that led to the conclusion that
stories for children were not necessary? - Answer- B. A child was considered a small
adult who should enter into adult life as quickly as possible.
The most significant event related to literature in the 1400's was - Answer- B.
Johannes Gutenburg's discovery of movable type.
What characterized horn books? - Answer- D. They were printed..., They were used
to teach..., They included the alphabet..., ALL OF THE ABOVE
Chapbooks were: - Answer- A. Crudely printed, inexpensive books sold by peddlers
or "chapmen"
Puritan influence of literature emphasized - Answer- B. Moral development of
children
The enlightened belief for the late 1600s that children should go through a period of
childhood rather than be treated as little adults was credited to - Answer- C. John
Locke
What was Charles Perrault's contribution to children's literature? - Answer- B. He
was one of the first writers to recognize that fairy tales belong to the world of
children.
The original Mother Goose of 1698 contained - Answer- D. Retold French fairy tales
such as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Sleeping Beauty
The 18th century authors whose adventure stories were adopted by children were -
Answer- A. Daniel Defoe and Jonathan Swift
What is the major reason that today's prized Newbury Award was named for John
Newbury? - Answer- A. He was the first to be successful in publishing and marketing
children's books.
, Change occurred in children's literature in the mid-1700s, the time when children's
book began in Europe, because - Answer- D. The middle class..., More people had
time..., People realized children... ALL OF THE ABOVE
What was philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau's totally new approach to educated
children? - Answer- C. He maintained that children could and should develop
naturally with gentle guidance from wise adults
Which 18th century English poet is credited with "writing verses as if a child had
written them"? - Answer- B. William Blake
Where did the Brothers Grimm find their fairy tales? - Answer- B. They listened to
German storytellers.
The first person to create and publish an original fairy tale, using his own
experiences to stimulate his writing was - Answer- B. Hans Christian Anderson
Which of the following is NOT one of the 19th century English artists who had an
enormous impact on illustrations for children's books? - Answer- A. Edward Lear
Which of the following did NOT characterize the Victorian Age? - Answer- B. The
growth of rural traditions and movement from large cities
Horatio Alger wrote books in the mid-1800s about - Answer- A. Poor children
Lewis Carroll's Alices Adventures in Wonderland is considered one of the first
children's books written - Answer- D. For pleasure, no moral or lesson, fantacy, ALL
OF THE ABOVE
The novel Little Women told the account of everyday family life in the 1800s, and
was written by - Answer- B. Louisa May Alcott
In the 1900s, what type of literature was most frequently banned? - Answer- C. Anti-
American
Optimism, religious values, patriotism, stability, respect for older generations, and
traditional family models characterize the children's literature of what age? - Answer-
C. 1938-1960
Why is it important for a literature program to provide a balance of selections,
including classics and contemporary stories, fantasy, prose, poetry, biographies, and
nonfiction? - Answer- D. Children do not, A balanced literature, If children are
exposed, ALL OF THE ABOVE
What is probably the most important reason that people responsible for choosing
books for children read works of literary criticism? - Answer- B. They can be guided
by experts to identify quality literature they might not otherwise have known about
Which of the following guidelines is not important for literary criticism? - Answer- B. A
condemnation of the book on censorship charges
and A’s
The history of children's literature was most strongly influenced by: - Answer- B. The
social attitudes toward children
The earliest history of children's literature began with: - Answer- C. The oral tradition
How is the literary role of the 16th century storytellers most like the role of the
modern American children's authors? - Answer- D. They both are entertainers
What was the attitude toward children in feudal Europe that led to the conclusion that
stories for children were not necessary? - Answer- B. A child was considered a small
adult who should enter into adult life as quickly as possible.
The most significant event related to literature in the 1400's was - Answer- B.
Johannes Gutenburg's discovery of movable type.
What characterized horn books? - Answer- D. They were printed..., They were used
to teach..., They included the alphabet..., ALL OF THE ABOVE
Chapbooks were: - Answer- A. Crudely printed, inexpensive books sold by peddlers
or "chapmen"
Puritan influence of literature emphasized - Answer- B. Moral development of
children
The enlightened belief for the late 1600s that children should go through a period of
childhood rather than be treated as little adults was credited to - Answer- C. John
Locke
What was Charles Perrault's contribution to children's literature? - Answer- B. He
was one of the first writers to recognize that fairy tales belong to the world of
children.
The original Mother Goose of 1698 contained - Answer- D. Retold French fairy tales
such as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Sleeping Beauty
The 18th century authors whose adventure stories were adopted by children were -
Answer- A. Daniel Defoe and Jonathan Swift
What is the major reason that today's prized Newbury Award was named for John
Newbury? - Answer- A. He was the first to be successful in publishing and marketing
children's books.
, Change occurred in children's literature in the mid-1700s, the time when children's
book began in Europe, because - Answer- D. The middle class..., More people had
time..., People realized children... ALL OF THE ABOVE
What was philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau's totally new approach to educated
children? - Answer- C. He maintained that children could and should develop
naturally with gentle guidance from wise adults
Which 18th century English poet is credited with "writing verses as if a child had
written them"? - Answer- B. William Blake
Where did the Brothers Grimm find their fairy tales? - Answer- B. They listened to
German storytellers.
The first person to create and publish an original fairy tale, using his own
experiences to stimulate his writing was - Answer- B. Hans Christian Anderson
Which of the following is NOT one of the 19th century English artists who had an
enormous impact on illustrations for children's books? - Answer- A. Edward Lear
Which of the following did NOT characterize the Victorian Age? - Answer- B. The
growth of rural traditions and movement from large cities
Horatio Alger wrote books in the mid-1800s about - Answer- A. Poor children
Lewis Carroll's Alices Adventures in Wonderland is considered one of the first
children's books written - Answer- D. For pleasure, no moral or lesson, fantacy, ALL
OF THE ABOVE
The novel Little Women told the account of everyday family life in the 1800s, and
was written by - Answer- B. Louisa May Alcott
In the 1900s, what type of literature was most frequently banned? - Answer- C. Anti-
American
Optimism, religious values, patriotism, stability, respect for older generations, and
traditional family models characterize the children's literature of what age? - Answer-
C. 1938-1960
Why is it important for a literature program to provide a balance of selections,
including classics and contemporary stories, fantasy, prose, poetry, biographies, and
nonfiction? - Answer- D. Children do not, A balanced literature, If children are
exposed, ALL OF THE ABOVE
What is probably the most important reason that people responsible for choosing
books for children read works of literary criticism? - Answer- B. They can be guided
by experts to identify quality literature they might not otherwise have known about
Which of the following guidelines is not important for literary criticism? - Answer- B. A
condemnation of the book on censorship charges
