Ch01
Student: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. Literature is defined as
A. an illumination of the human condition
B. the imaginative shaping of life and thought into the forms and structures of language
C. a three-dimensional process involving the book, the author, and the reader
D. writing that produces aesthetic experiences
2. Literature for children is characterized as
A. books that appropriately reflect the emotions and experiences of children today
B. books that have a child protagonist
C. books that rightfully include emotions of nostalgia, cynicism, and despair
D. the same as literature for adults except that authors write down to children's level
3. The greatest personal value that literature gives to children is
A. enjoyment
B. a well-developed imagination
C. vicarious experience
D. insight into human behavior
4. It is likely that Where the Wild Things Are has become a classic for children because
A. it has scary monsters
B. its hero takes an imaginary trip
C. it taps the wellsprings of stories
D. it shows that parents are inconsistent
5. Pictures in children's books
A. can enrich the child's imagination
B. can interfere with children's ability to visualize
C. should be limited to books for young readers
D. detract from the written language
6. Good writing for children
A. uses controlled vocabulary so students can understand the content
B. piques a child's curiosity
C. teaches a lesson about proper behavior
D. is most likely to be fiction
7. The factor most important to success in learning to read is
A. preschool programs that provide experience with phonics
B. adults who read regularly with a child
C. well-developed auditory skills
D. a basic sight word vocabulary
8. A major factor shown by research as essential to the development of fluency in reading is
A. anticipating endings
B. extended vocabulary building
C. wide reading
D. writing book reports
9. Hearing books read aloud helps children to
A. develop a sense of book language
B. learn to view reading as a pleasurable activity
C. develop their vocabulary
D. all of the above
,10. Children are most interested in reading a book with
A. characters unlike themselves
B. elements of make believe
C. a fast moving plot
D. lots of description
11. A well-constructed plot
A. can be predicted by children
B. depends on coincidence
C. grows logically from the actions of the characters
D. offers clear-cut choices for the characters
12. A good author reveals a character through
A. diaries, letters, and telegrams
B. narration, conversation, and action
C. a single dimension
D. words, pictures, and charts
13. The theme of the book
A. reveals the author's purpose
B. should teach a lesson
C. is the same as the moral of the book
D. should focus on a modern day problem
14. Good writers
A. make frequent use of figurative language
B. maintain a consistent style across books
C. vary their style to suit each individual book
D. are not concerned with style of writing
15. A first person point of view
A. is superior to third person in books for children
B. can make for easy reading
C. is less effective in presenting the story than third person
D. allows for more thoroughly developed characterization than third person
16. The format of a book
A. is not related to the book's quality
B. does not play a role in the child's enjoyment of the book
C. contributes to the child's enjoyment of the book
D. is more important than the book's content
17. Classics for children usually contain outstanding
A. characterization
B. dialogue
C. format
D. theme
18. The Newbery Award is named for
A. the writer of the first American book for children
B. the man who established the award
C. an 18th-century publisher
D. a librarian
19. The Caldecott Award is given for
A. continually distinguished contribution to children's literature
B. the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children
C. the most distinguished American picture book for children
D. recognition of an author's body of work
,20. The Hans Christian Andersen Award is given for
A. continually distinguished contribution to children's literature
B. the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children
C. the most distinguished American picture book for children
D. recognition of an author's or illustrator's body of work
21. Children are better at visualizing today than they were fifty years ago.
True False
22. Knowledge of the book's intended audience is not important in judging its quality.
True False
23. Children continue to read some books intended for adults.
True False
24. Cynicism and despair should not figure prominently in a child's book.
True False
25. Writing for children is easier than writing for adults.
True False
26. Children must be taught to read before they can discover delight in books.
True False
27. Children can benefit from hearing unfamiliar vocabulary in the context of a well-written story.
True False
28. Didacticism is an important quality in children's books.
True False
29. Each genre of literature has specialized evaluation criteria.
True False
30. Studies have shown that children who are read to develop more positive attitudes toward reading.
True False
31. Give examples of how literature can evoke both intellectual and emotional responses.
32. Discuss the intrinsic personal values that literature offers to children. Show through examples of
children's books how these values are transmitted.
, 33. Discuss research that supports the use of literature in school settings.
34. Read a picture storybook and evaluate it using the literary elements discussed in the text. Mention the
actual awards that are available.
35. Build a case for the value of giving awards for children's books. Use specific titles to support your
statement.
Student: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. Literature is defined as
A. an illumination of the human condition
B. the imaginative shaping of life and thought into the forms and structures of language
C. a three-dimensional process involving the book, the author, and the reader
D. writing that produces aesthetic experiences
2. Literature for children is characterized as
A. books that appropriately reflect the emotions and experiences of children today
B. books that have a child protagonist
C. books that rightfully include emotions of nostalgia, cynicism, and despair
D. the same as literature for adults except that authors write down to children's level
3. The greatest personal value that literature gives to children is
A. enjoyment
B. a well-developed imagination
C. vicarious experience
D. insight into human behavior
4. It is likely that Where the Wild Things Are has become a classic for children because
A. it has scary monsters
B. its hero takes an imaginary trip
C. it taps the wellsprings of stories
D. it shows that parents are inconsistent
5. Pictures in children's books
A. can enrich the child's imagination
B. can interfere with children's ability to visualize
C. should be limited to books for young readers
D. detract from the written language
6. Good writing for children
A. uses controlled vocabulary so students can understand the content
B. piques a child's curiosity
C. teaches a lesson about proper behavior
D. is most likely to be fiction
7. The factor most important to success in learning to read is
A. preschool programs that provide experience with phonics
B. adults who read regularly with a child
C. well-developed auditory skills
D. a basic sight word vocabulary
8. A major factor shown by research as essential to the development of fluency in reading is
A. anticipating endings
B. extended vocabulary building
C. wide reading
D. writing book reports
9. Hearing books read aloud helps children to
A. develop a sense of book language
B. learn to view reading as a pleasurable activity
C. develop their vocabulary
D. all of the above
,10. Children are most interested in reading a book with
A. characters unlike themselves
B. elements of make believe
C. a fast moving plot
D. lots of description
11. A well-constructed plot
A. can be predicted by children
B. depends on coincidence
C. grows logically from the actions of the characters
D. offers clear-cut choices for the characters
12. A good author reveals a character through
A. diaries, letters, and telegrams
B. narration, conversation, and action
C. a single dimension
D. words, pictures, and charts
13. The theme of the book
A. reveals the author's purpose
B. should teach a lesson
C. is the same as the moral of the book
D. should focus on a modern day problem
14. Good writers
A. make frequent use of figurative language
B. maintain a consistent style across books
C. vary their style to suit each individual book
D. are not concerned with style of writing
15. A first person point of view
A. is superior to third person in books for children
B. can make for easy reading
C. is less effective in presenting the story than third person
D. allows for more thoroughly developed characterization than third person
16. The format of a book
A. is not related to the book's quality
B. does not play a role in the child's enjoyment of the book
C. contributes to the child's enjoyment of the book
D. is more important than the book's content
17. Classics for children usually contain outstanding
A. characterization
B. dialogue
C. format
D. theme
18. The Newbery Award is named for
A. the writer of the first American book for children
B. the man who established the award
C. an 18th-century publisher
D. a librarian
19. The Caldecott Award is given for
A. continually distinguished contribution to children's literature
B. the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children
C. the most distinguished American picture book for children
D. recognition of an author's body of work
,20. The Hans Christian Andersen Award is given for
A. continually distinguished contribution to children's literature
B. the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children
C. the most distinguished American picture book for children
D. recognition of an author's or illustrator's body of work
21. Children are better at visualizing today than they were fifty years ago.
True False
22. Knowledge of the book's intended audience is not important in judging its quality.
True False
23. Children continue to read some books intended for adults.
True False
24. Cynicism and despair should not figure prominently in a child's book.
True False
25. Writing for children is easier than writing for adults.
True False
26. Children must be taught to read before they can discover delight in books.
True False
27. Children can benefit from hearing unfamiliar vocabulary in the context of a well-written story.
True False
28. Didacticism is an important quality in children's books.
True False
29. Each genre of literature has specialized evaluation criteria.
True False
30. Studies have shown that children who are read to develop more positive attitudes toward reading.
True False
31. Give examples of how literature can evoke both intellectual and emotional responses.
32. Discuss the intrinsic personal values that literature offers to children. Show through examples of
children's books how these values are transmitted.
, 33. Discuss research that supports the use of literature in school settings.
34. Read a picture storybook and evaluate it using the literary elements discussed in the text. Mention the
actual awards that are available.
35. Build a case for the value of giving awards for children's books. Use specific titles to support your
statement.
