WGU D688 Foundations of Literacy Through Literature:
Midterm Exam (Units 1-7) - Questions with Correct Answers
50 questions
1. The Michael L. Printz Award honors excellence in:
A. Board books
B. Folktales
C. Concept books
D. Young adult literature
Correct Answer: D. Young adult literature
Rationale: It is the YA counterpart to the Newbery.
2. The Coretta Scott King Award honors:
A. African American authors and illustrators
B. Latino/Latina authors
C. Authors of science books
D. Poets only
Correct Answer: A. African American authors and illustrators
Rationale: It recognizes books that reflect the African American experience.
3. Which type of book would be most appropriate for an infant?
A. A chapter book
B. A young adult novel
C. A dictionary
D. A sturdy board book with simple, high-contrast pictures
Correct Answer: D. A sturdy board book with simple, high-contrast pictures
Rationale: Board books suit babies' development.
4. Which genre would a book about the life of Harriet Tubman written by another author belong
to?
A. Biography
B. Autobiography
C. Fantasy
D. Traditional literature
Correct Answer: A. Biography
Rationale: A biography is written by someone other than the subject.
5. Why are read-alouds valuable even in upper elementary grades?
A. They model fluent reading and expose students to complex texts and vocabulary
B. Older students don't benefit
C. They replace independent reading entirely
D. They are only for entertainment
Correct Answer: A. They model fluent reading and expose students to complex texts and
vocabulary
Rationale: Read-alouds benefit all ages.
, 6. The Caldecott Medal recognizes:
A. The illustrator of the most distinguished American picture book
B. The author of the best young adult novel
C. The best informational book
D. The best book for beginning readers
Correct Answer: A. The illustrator of the most distinguished American picture book
Rationale: It is awarded by the ALA.
7. Which is a criterion of a quality children's book?
A. Well-developed literary elements and respect for the child reader
B. A low price
C. A famous author only
D. A movie adaptation
Correct Answer: A. Well-developed literary elements and respect for the child reader
Rationale: Quality depends on content and craft.
8. Literature supports content-area learning when teachers:
A. Use literature only in reading class
B. Avoid nonfiction
C. Assign only textbooks
D. Pair fiction and informational books on related topics
Correct Answer: D. Pair fiction and informational books on related topics
Rationale: Text sets deepen knowledge.
9. 'Sally sold seven shiny shells' is an example of:
A. Onomatopoeia
B. Alliteration
C. Metaphor
D. Hyperbole
Correct Answer: B. Alliteration
Rationale: Repetition of initial consonant sounds.
10. The main character in a story is the:
A. Protagonist
B. Antagonist
C. Narrator always
D. Foil
Correct Answer: A. Protagonist
Rationale: The antagonist opposes the protagonist.
11. The turning point of greatest tension in a story is the:
A. Exposition
B. Climax
C. Resolution
D. Rising action
Correct Answer: B. Climax
Rationale: Events lead up to and away from it.
Midterm Exam (Units 1-7) - Questions with Correct Answers
50 questions
1. The Michael L. Printz Award honors excellence in:
A. Board books
B. Folktales
C. Concept books
D. Young adult literature
Correct Answer: D. Young adult literature
Rationale: It is the YA counterpart to the Newbery.
2. The Coretta Scott King Award honors:
A. African American authors and illustrators
B. Latino/Latina authors
C. Authors of science books
D. Poets only
Correct Answer: A. African American authors and illustrators
Rationale: It recognizes books that reflect the African American experience.
3. Which type of book would be most appropriate for an infant?
A. A chapter book
B. A young adult novel
C. A dictionary
D. A sturdy board book with simple, high-contrast pictures
Correct Answer: D. A sturdy board book with simple, high-contrast pictures
Rationale: Board books suit babies' development.
4. Which genre would a book about the life of Harriet Tubman written by another author belong
to?
A. Biography
B. Autobiography
C. Fantasy
D. Traditional literature
Correct Answer: A. Biography
Rationale: A biography is written by someone other than the subject.
5. Why are read-alouds valuable even in upper elementary grades?
A. They model fluent reading and expose students to complex texts and vocabulary
B. Older students don't benefit
C. They replace independent reading entirely
D. They are only for entertainment
Correct Answer: A. They model fluent reading and expose students to complex texts and
vocabulary
Rationale: Read-alouds benefit all ages.
, 6. The Caldecott Medal recognizes:
A. The illustrator of the most distinguished American picture book
B. The author of the best young adult novel
C. The best informational book
D. The best book for beginning readers
Correct Answer: A. The illustrator of the most distinguished American picture book
Rationale: It is awarded by the ALA.
7. Which is a criterion of a quality children's book?
A. Well-developed literary elements and respect for the child reader
B. A low price
C. A famous author only
D. A movie adaptation
Correct Answer: A. Well-developed literary elements and respect for the child reader
Rationale: Quality depends on content and craft.
8. Literature supports content-area learning when teachers:
A. Use literature only in reading class
B. Avoid nonfiction
C. Assign only textbooks
D. Pair fiction and informational books on related topics
Correct Answer: D. Pair fiction and informational books on related topics
Rationale: Text sets deepen knowledge.
9. 'Sally sold seven shiny shells' is an example of:
A. Onomatopoeia
B. Alliteration
C. Metaphor
D. Hyperbole
Correct Answer: B. Alliteration
Rationale: Repetition of initial consonant sounds.
10. The main character in a story is the:
A. Protagonist
B. Antagonist
C. Narrator always
D. Foil
Correct Answer: A. Protagonist
Rationale: The antagonist opposes the protagonist.
11. The turning point of greatest tension in a story is the:
A. Exposition
B. Climax
C. Resolution
D. Rising action
Correct Answer: B. Climax
Rationale: Events lead up to and away from it.
