WGU D688 Foundations of Literacy Through Literature: Exam 2
- Questions with Correct Answers
50 questions
1. The Theodor Seuss Geisel Award is given to:
A. Young adult novels
B. Books for beginning readers
C. Nonfiction for adults
D. Poetry collections
Correct Answer: B. Books for beginning readers
Rationale: It honors engaging books for emerging readers.
2. A book receiving an 'Honor' designation for the Newbery means it was:
A. Rejected by the committee
B. A runner-up recognized as distinguished
C. The only winner
D. Written by a teacher
Correct Answer: B. A runner-up recognized as distinguished
Rationale: Honor books are also distinguished.
3. A teacher shares a book with a strong female scientist. This supports students'
understanding of:
A. Only fiction
B. Diverse roles and possibilities
C. Phonics patterns
D. Spelling only
Correct Answer: B. Diverse roles and possibilities
Rationale: Literature broadens perspectives.
4. Which is a reason to include humor in the classroom library?
A. Humor has no place in reading
B. Humor reduces comprehension
C. Humor is only for adults
D. Humorous books motivate reluctant readers
Correct Answer: D. Humorous books motivate reluctant readers
Rationale: Enjoyment increases reading volume.
5. A character with many complex traits is described as:
A. Flat
B. Static
C. Round
D. Stock
Correct Answer: C. Round
Rationale: Flat characters have few traits.
6. Setting that is integral to a story means:
A. The setting is barely mentioned
B. The setting changes every page
C. The story could not happen the same way in another time or place
D. The setting is imaginary
Correct Answer: C. The story could not happen the same way in another time or place
Rationale: Integral settings shape events.
, 7. A character who stays the same throughout the story is:
A. Dynamic
B. Static
C. Round
D. Protagonist
Correct Answer: B. Static
Rationale: Static characters do not change.
8. A narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters uses:
A. First person
B. Third-person limited
C. Third-person omniscient point of view
D. Objective point of view
Correct Answer: C. Third-person omniscient point of view
Rationale: Omniscient means all-knowing.
9. In quality picture books, illustrations and text:
A. Repeat exactly the same information
B. Are unrelated
C. Work together, with illustrations extending meaning
D. Compete for attention
Correct Answer: C. Work together, with illustrations extending meaning
Rationale: Pictures can add details not in the text.
10. Picture books can be appropriate for older students because they:
A. Are always simple
B. Can address complex themes in an accessible format
C. Have no vocabulary
D. Are only for preschool
Correct Answer: B. Can address complex themes in an accessible format
Rationale: Many picture books suit upper grades.
11. A board book is designed for:
A. Infants and toddlers
B. Middle schoolers
C. Adults
D. High school students
Correct Answer: A. Infants and toddlers
Rationale: Durable pages withstand handling.
12. A book that teaches the alphabet, counting or colors is a:
A. Wordless book
B. Concept book
C. Chapter book
D. Biography
Correct Answer: B. Concept book
Rationale: It focuses on basic concepts.
- Questions with Correct Answers
50 questions
1. The Theodor Seuss Geisel Award is given to:
A. Young adult novels
B. Books for beginning readers
C. Nonfiction for adults
D. Poetry collections
Correct Answer: B. Books for beginning readers
Rationale: It honors engaging books for emerging readers.
2. A book receiving an 'Honor' designation for the Newbery means it was:
A. Rejected by the committee
B. A runner-up recognized as distinguished
C. The only winner
D. Written by a teacher
Correct Answer: B. A runner-up recognized as distinguished
Rationale: Honor books are also distinguished.
3. A teacher shares a book with a strong female scientist. This supports students'
understanding of:
A. Only fiction
B. Diverse roles and possibilities
C. Phonics patterns
D. Spelling only
Correct Answer: B. Diverse roles and possibilities
Rationale: Literature broadens perspectives.
4. Which is a reason to include humor in the classroom library?
A. Humor has no place in reading
B. Humor reduces comprehension
C. Humor is only for adults
D. Humorous books motivate reluctant readers
Correct Answer: D. Humorous books motivate reluctant readers
Rationale: Enjoyment increases reading volume.
5. A character with many complex traits is described as:
A. Flat
B. Static
C. Round
D. Stock
Correct Answer: C. Round
Rationale: Flat characters have few traits.
6. Setting that is integral to a story means:
A. The setting is barely mentioned
B. The setting changes every page
C. The story could not happen the same way in another time or place
D. The setting is imaginary
Correct Answer: C. The story could not happen the same way in another time or place
Rationale: Integral settings shape events.
, 7. A character who stays the same throughout the story is:
A. Dynamic
B. Static
C. Round
D. Protagonist
Correct Answer: B. Static
Rationale: Static characters do not change.
8. A narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters uses:
A. First person
B. Third-person limited
C. Third-person omniscient point of view
D. Objective point of view
Correct Answer: C. Third-person omniscient point of view
Rationale: Omniscient means all-knowing.
9. In quality picture books, illustrations and text:
A. Repeat exactly the same information
B. Are unrelated
C. Work together, with illustrations extending meaning
D. Compete for attention
Correct Answer: C. Work together, with illustrations extending meaning
Rationale: Pictures can add details not in the text.
10. Picture books can be appropriate for older students because they:
A. Are always simple
B. Can address complex themes in an accessible format
C. Have no vocabulary
D. Are only for preschool
Correct Answer: B. Can address complex themes in an accessible format
Rationale: Many picture books suit upper grades.
11. A board book is designed for:
A. Infants and toddlers
B. Middle schoolers
C. Adults
D. High school students
Correct Answer: A. Infants and toddlers
Rationale: Durable pages withstand handling.
12. A book that teaches the alphabet, counting or colors is a:
A. Wordless book
B. Concept book
C. Chapter book
D. Biography
Correct Answer: B. Concept book
Rationale: It focuses on basic concepts.
