WGU D688 Foundations of Literacy Through Literature:
Practice Test 1 (Units 1-7) - Questions with Correct Answers
50 questions
1. Which statement about children's literature is true?
A. It is simpler and less important than adult literature
B. It is a respected literary field with quality standards
C. It includes only picture books
D. It has no awards
Correct Answer: B. It is a respected literary field with quality standards
Rationale: Children's books are evaluated with literary criteria.
2. The Robert F. Sibert Medal recognizes:
A. The most distinguished informational book for children
B. The best fantasy novel
C. The best picture book art
D. The best audiobook
Correct Answer: A. The most distinguished informational book for children
Rationale: It focuses on nonfiction.
3. Why should teachers not rely only on award lists when choosing books?
A. Award-winning books are poor quality
B. Awards are given only to adult books
C. Award lists may not reflect all students' interests, cultures or reading levels
D. Award lists are secret
Correct Answer: C. Award lists may not reflect all students' interests, cultures or reading
levels
Rationale: Student interest and representation also matter.
4. Which award is given for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for
children?
A. Caldecott Medal
B. Printz Award
C. Geisel Award
D. Newbery Medal
Correct Answer: D. Newbery Medal
Rationale: The Newbery honors the author of a children's book.
5. Children's literature can provide background knowledge that later supports:
A. Handwriting only
B. Math facts only
C. Comprehension of other texts
D. Physical education
Correct Answer: C. Comprehension of other texts
Rationale: Knowledge is a key strand of language comprehension.
, 6. Classroom libraries are most effective when they:
A. Contain only classics
B. Contain only one reading level
C. Offer a wide range of genres, levels and diverse voices
D. Are locked
Correct Answer: C. Offer a wide range of genres, levels and diverse voices
Rationale: Choice increases motivation.
7. Literature-based instruction differs from a basal-only approach because it:
A. Uses only workbooks
B. Avoids discussion
C. Uses authentic trade books as the core of reading instruction
D. Ignores skills
Correct Answer: C. Uses authentic trade books as the core of reading instruction
Rationale: Skills can be taught within authentic texts.
8. Which is a feature of quality writing in children's books?
A. Simplified language with no description
B. Lists of facts only
C. Vivid, precise language and a distinctive voice
D. Repetitive errors
Correct Answer: C. Vivid, precise language and a distinctive voice
Rationale: Style is a key literary element.
9. Which is the best statement of theme?
A. Courage
B. A girl named Mia
C. The story happens in winter
D. Courage means doing what is right even when you are afraid
Correct Answer: D. Courage means doing what is right even when you are afraid
Rationale: Themes are complete statements.
10. Foreshadowing is:
A. A flashback
B. A summary
C. Hints about events that will happen later
D. The climax
Correct Answer: C. Hints about events that will happen later
Rationale: It builds suspense.
11. A narrator who follows only one character's thoughts but uses 'he' or 'she' uses:
A. Third-person limited
B. Third-person omniscient
C. First person
D. Second person
Correct Answer: A. Third-person limited
Rationale: The view is limited to one character.
Practice Test 1 (Units 1-7) - Questions with Correct Answers
50 questions
1. Which statement about children's literature is true?
A. It is simpler and less important than adult literature
B. It is a respected literary field with quality standards
C. It includes only picture books
D. It has no awards
Correct Answer: B. It is a respected literary field with quality standards
Rationale: Children's books are evaluated with literary criteria.
2. The Robert F. Sibert Medal recognizes:
A. The most distinguished informational book for children
B. The best fantasy novel
C. The best picture book art
D. The best audiobook
Correct Answer: A. The most distinguished informational book for children
Rationale: It focuses on nonfiction.
3. Why should teachers not rely only on award lists when choosing books?
A. Award-winning books are poor quality
B. Awards are given only to adult books
C. Award lists may not reflect all students' interests, cultures or reading levels
D. Award lists are secret
Correct Answer: C. Award lists may not reflect all students' interests, cultures or reading
levels
Rationale: Student interest and representation also matter.
4. Which award is given for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for
children?
A. Caldecott Medal
B. Printz Award
C. Geisel Award
D. Newbery Medal
Correct Answer: D. Newbery Medal
Rationale: The Newbery honors the author of a children's book.
5. Children's literature can provide background knowledge that later supports:
A. Handwriting only
B. Math facts only
C. Comprehension of other texts
D. Physical education
Correct Answer: C. Comprehension of other texts
Rationale: Knowledge is a key strand of language comprehension.
, 6. Classroom libraries are most effective when they:
A. Contain only classics
B. Contain only one reading level
C. Offer a wide range of genres, levels and diverse voices
D. Are locked
Correct Answer: C. Offer a wide range of genres, levels and diverse voices
Rationale: Choice increases motivation.
7. Literature-based instruction differs from a basal-only approach because it:
A. Uses only workbooks
B. Avoids discussion
C. Uses authentic trade books as the core of reading instruction
D. Ignores skills
Correct Answer: C. Uses authentic trade books as the core of reading instruction
Rationale: Skills can be taught within authentic texts.
8. Which is a feature of quality writing in children's books?
A. Simplified language with no description
B. Lists of facts only
C. Vivid, precise language and a distinctive voice
D. Repetitive errors
Correct Answer: C. Vivid, precise language and a distinctive voice
Rationale: Style is a key literary element.
9. Which is the best statement of theme?
A. Courage
B. A girl named Mia
C. The story happens in winter
D. Courage means doing what is right even when you are afraid
Correct Answer: D. Courage means doing what is right even when you are afraid
Rationale: Themes are complete statements.
10. Foreshadowing is:
A. A flashback
B. A summary
C. Hints about events that will happen later
D. The climax
Correct Answer: C. Hints about events that will happen later
Rationale: It builds suspense.
11. A narrator who follows only one character's thoughts but uses 'he' or 'she' uses:
A. Third-person limited
B. Third-person omniscient
C. First person
D. Second person
Correct Answer: A. Third-person limited
Rationale: The view is limited to one character.
