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    Test Bank For Children’s Literature, Briefly 7th Edition Terrell A. Young , [ Brigham Young University] Gregory Bryan , [University of Manitoba ] James S. Jacobs , [Brigham Young University] Michael O. Tunnell , [Brigham Young University] Prepared by Gregory Bryan , [University of Manitoba ]

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    iii Table of Contents Preface ................................ ................................ ................................ ................... viii Chapter 1. Read, Read, Read ................................ ................................ .................. 1 Multiple Choice Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 1 Short Answer Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 3 Essay Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 3 Chapter 2. What is a Good Book? ................................ ................................ .......... 4 Mu ltiple Choice Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 4 Short Answer Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 6 Essay Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 6 Chapter 3. How to Recognize a Well - Written Book ................................ ............. 7 Multiple Choice Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 7 Short Answer Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 8 Essay Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 9 Chapter 4. How to Recognize a Well - Illustrated Book ................................ ...... 10 Multiple Choice Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 10 Short An swer Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 12 Essay Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 12 Chapter 5. Children’s Books: History and Trends ................................ ............ 14 Multiple Choice Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 14 Short Answer Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 16 Essay Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 17 Chapter 6. Multicultural and International Books ................................ ............ 18 Multiple Choice Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 18 Short An swer Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 20 Essay Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 20 Chapter 7. Organizing Children’s Literature by Genre ................................ .... 21 Multiple Choice Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 21 Fill in the Blanks ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 23

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    iv Shor t Answer Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 23 Essay Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 24 Chapter 8. Picture Books ................................ ................................ ...................... 25 Multiple Choice Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 25 Short Answer Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 27 Essay Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 28 Chapter 9. Poetry ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 29 Multiple Choice Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 29 Short Answer Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 31 Essay Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 31 Chapter 10. Folk Literature: Stories from the Oral Tradition ......................... 32 Multiple Choice Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 32 Short Answer Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 34 Essay Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 34 Chapter 11. Modern Fantasy ................................ ................................ ................ 35 Multip le Choice Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 35 Short Answer Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 37 Essay Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 37 Chapter 12. Contemporary Realistic Fiction ................................ ...................... 38 Multiple Choice Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 38 Short Answer Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 40 Essay Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 41 Chapter 13. Historical Fiction ................................ ................................ .............. 42 Mu ltiple Choice Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 42 Short Answer Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 44 Essay Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 44 Chapter 14. Biography ................................ ................................ .......................... 46 Multiple Cho ice Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 46 Short Answer Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 48 Essay Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 48

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    v Chapter 15. Informational Books ................................ ................................ ......... 49 Mu ltiple Choice Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 49 Short Answer Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 51 Essay Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 51 Chapter 16. Controversial Books ................................ ................................ ......... 53 Mu ltiple Choice Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 53 Short Answer Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 55 Essay Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 55 Chapter 17. Teaching with Children’s Books ................................ ..................... 57 Multiple Choice Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 57 Short Answer Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 59 Essay Questions ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 59 Answer Key ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 60 Chapter 1. Read, Read, Read ................................ ................................ ................ 60 Multiple Choice Question Answers ................................ ................................ .......................... 60 Short Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 60 Essay Question Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 60 Chapter 2. What is a Good Book? ................................ ................................ ........ 61 Multiple Choice Question Answers ................................ ................................ .......................... 61 Short Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 61 Essay Question Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 62 Chapter 3. How to Recognize a Well - Written Book ................................ ........... 63 Multiple Choice Question Answers ................................ ................................ .......................... 63 Short Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 63 Essay Question Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 63 Chapter 4. How to Recognize a Well - Illustrated Book ................................ ...... 64 Multiple Choice Question Answers ................................ ................................ .......................... 64 Short Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 64 Essay Question Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 65 Chapter 5. Children’s Books: History and Trends ................................ ............ 66

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    vi Multiple Choice Question Answers ................................ ................................ .......................... 66 Short Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 66 Essay Question Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 67 Chapter 6. Multicultural and International Books ................................ ............ 68 Multiple Choice Question Answers ................................ ................................ .......................... 68 Short Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 68 Essay Question Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 68 Chapter 7. Organizing Children’s Literature by Genre ................................ .... 69 Multiple Choice Question Answers ................................ ................................ .......................... 69 Fill in the Blanks ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 69 Short Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 70 Essay Question Answe rs ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 70 Chapter 8. Picture Books ................................ ................................ ...................... 71 Multiple Choice Question Answers ................................ ................................ .......................... 71 Short Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 71 Essay Question Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 71 Chapter 9. Poetry ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 72 Multiple Choice Question Answers ................................ ................................ .......................... 72 Short Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 72 Essay Question Answe rs ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 72 Chapter 10. Folk Literature: Stories from the Oral Tradition ......................... 73 Multiple Choice Question Answers ................................ ................................ .......................... 73 Short Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 73 Essay Question Answe rs ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 74 Chapter 11. Modern Fantasy ................................ ................................ ................ 74 Multiple Choice Question Answers ................................ ................................ .......................... 74 Short Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 75 Essay Question Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 75 Chapter 12. Contemporary Realist ic Fiction ................................ ...................... 75 Multiple Choice Question Answers ................................ ................................ .......................... 75

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    vii Short Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 76 Essay Question Answe rs ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 76 Chapter 13. Historical Fiction ................................ ................................ .............. 77 Multiple Choice Question Answers ................................ ................................ .......................... 77 Short Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 77 Essay Question Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 77 Chapter 14. Biography ................................ ................................ .......................... 78 Multiple Choice Question Answers ................................ ................................ .......................... 78 Short Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 7 8 Essay Question Answe rs ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 79 Chapter 15. Informational Books ................................ ................................ ......... 79 Multiple Choice Question Answers ................................ ................................ .......................... 79 Short Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 79 Essay Question Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 80 Chapter 16. Controversial Book s ................................ ................................ ......... 80 Multiple Choice Question Answers ................................ ................................ .......................... 80 Short Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 80 Essay Question Answe rs ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 81 Chapter 17. Teaching with Children’s Books ................................ ..................... 81 Multiple Choice Question Answers ................................ ................................ .......................... 81 Short Answers ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 82 Essay Question Answe rs ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 82

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    viii Preface The world of literature for children is constantly evolving and expanding. Children’s Literature, Briefly was written as an overview to shed light on children’s literature and its use with young readers. The authors’ intent was for the textbook reading experience to be educational and informative so that more and more people who are no long er children can learn or re - learn of the wonderful world of books for younger readers. The purpose of the test bank is similarly to help readers learn about the vast but fruitful fields of children’s books. For each chapter of the textbook, a variety of mu ltiple choice questions are presented. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to reveal their knowledge and learning through more expansive short answer and essay questions. The questions are intended to reinforce a student’s learning but they ar e also intended to expand that learning by presenting opportunities for a student to think deeply about the textbook content. Accordingly, the questions represent a range of levels of difficulty. In the answer key, page numbers are provided to direct the t eacher to the specific page (or pages) where the answer is provided within the textbook. Furthermore, instructors should be aware that the lecture slides created to accompany each chapter have been designed to be complimented by the test bank. That is to s ay, the material upon which students will be tested in the test bank questions is largely covered in the material included in the lecture slides. Those students who have had the opportunity to attend a lecture in which the lecture slides have been used wil l have the advantage of exposure to specific material upon which they will then be tested.

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    1 Chapter 1. Read, Re a d, Read Multiple Choice Questions 1. The transactional theory of literature and reading was created by a) Louise Rosenblatt. b) Brenda Guiberson. c) Tim O’Brien. d) Jim Trelease. 2. Within the transactional theory of literature and reading, efferent reading is typically done to obtain a) p l easure . b) f acts . c) an escape . d) intrinsic rewards . 3. Within the transactional theory of literature and reading, reading in order to enjoy a pleasurable experience is referred to as a) aesthetic reading . b) eventful reading . c) efferent reading . d) energized reading . 4. Potential long - term benefits of reading include all of the following except a) increased verbal fluency . b) increased reading automaticity . c) better understanding of other cultures . d) greater likelihood of remaining functionally illiterate. 5. The three general catego ries of school books discussed in the chapter include a) novels, picture books , and trade books . b) reference books, dictionaries, and trade books . c) reference books, textbook s, and trade books . d) reference books, students’ books , and trade books . 6. Which of the foll owing is identified as a general strength of trade books? a) The absence of illustrations . b) A single, dispassionate perspective. c) Currency and up - to - date information. d) Immediate answers to specific questions. 7. In the chapter, trade books are described as a) tools of lifelong learning . b) dictionaries and encyclopedias .

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    2 c) out - dated and unnecessary . d) detached and objective . 8. Which of the following statements is true for motivated readers? a) Motivated readers refuse to discard a book they have not finished. b) Motivated readers remember everything they read. c) Motivated readers read for their own purposes. d) Motivated readers like all books. 9. When someone is capable of reading but frequently chooses not to read, they are referred to as being a) i lliterate . b) e lliterate . c) x literate . d) a literate . 10. Authentic literacy tasks are a) practiced only inside the walls of a schoolroom. b) reading tasks exclusively involving reference books. c) inhibiting to one’s reading motivation. d) the types of activities practiced for real - life purposes. 11. Why do e xtri nsically motivated readers most often choose to read? a) They have a deep personal interest in reading . b) T hey seek the rewards or prize s they receive for reading . c) They see reading as a reward in and of itself. d) None of the above. 12. Presenting books as a reward f or reading is more appropriate than a class pizza party reading reward because of the notion of a) e xternal rewards. b) r eward appreciation. c) r eward proximity. d) t okenism. 13. Ideally, when teachers perform a classroom read - aloud, they should a) read books they are not familiar with . b) expect their students to enjoy all of the books . c) change the time of reading each day . d) establish rules for read - aloud time . 14. Time set aside for s tudent s to participate in self - selected reading should a) include opportunities for the children to discuss what they read . b) be followed with written assignments . c) be completed in silence to ensure there are no distractions. d) involve students reading only from books.

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    3 15. A sking parents to read in front of their children, volunteer to assist in the classroo m, buy books as gifts for birthdays, and/or talk with their child about reading are all ways for a teacher to a) guarantee each student will become a reader . b) provide e xtrinsic rewards . c) request parental support . d) encourage parents to force children to read . Short Answer Questions Short answer questions should be answered in a detailed paragraph consisting of about 3 - 5 sentences. 1. There are three different categories of school books. Identify each category and describe its purpose or role in a classroom. 2. It is important for a teacher to be a reading role model in a classroom. How can a teacher be a good reading role model for students? 3. Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to read. 4. Briefly discuss the pleasure - practice - proficiency cycle presented in the textbook. How does it relate to the development of readers? Essay Questions Essay questions should be answered in as detailed a fashion as is possible in about a 1 - 2 page response. Essay answers should typically consist of three to five paragraphs. Where appropriate include graphs or illustrations to enhance the clarity and detail of your answer. Also, where appropriate be sure to include an example to illustrate your understanding of the question. 1. In the textbook five particular strengths of children’s literature trade books are discussed. With specific reference to all five items, discuss the strengths of children’s literature trade books. 2. In the textbook, emphasis is placed upon the importance o f making time for books and reading. Specify ways that a teacher can ensure that the classroom routine includes ample opportunities within which to make time for books. 3. I n order for reading to occur i t is important that the right classroom atmosphere ex ists . What can a teacher do to create an atmosphere conducive to reading?

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    4 Chapter 2 . What is a Good Book? Multiple Choice Questions 1. When considering books to recommend, it is important to consider the book as a whole. According to the textbook, the most trustworthy standard for consider ing a book as a whole is to look at a) the story’s protagonist. b) the setting for the book. c) the experience the book offers . d) one of the book elements. 2. All of the following are suitable critical elements to consider in order to make sound evaluations of a book’s quality except a) the style and language of the book. b) the pacing of the story. c) how old or new a book is. d) the story’s central idea. 3. The way the wri ter manipulates all the facets of language is referred to as a) the plot . b) the style . c) the point of view . d) the theme . 4. A story antagonist is a) a character who creates the major conflict in a story . b) the setting in futuristic work s of fiction . c) the point of view of a book protagonist. d) the degree of accuracy of a book’s factual content. 5. According to the textbook, every plot must have a) a conflict. b) a reader’s taste. c) character stereotypes. d) static protagonists. 6. W ith regard to plot, to what does the abbreviation MDQ refer ? a) M aking dialogue quiet . b) The m ood’s dynamic quality . c) M oving destinations quickly . d) M ajor dramatic questions. 7. How quickly or slowly a story moves is referred to as the a) tone .

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    5 b) setting. c) pacing. d) tension. 8. Where and when a book takes place is referred to as the a) tone . b) setting. c) pacing. d) tension. 9. All of the following are examples of mood except a) design and layout. b) s pooky and scary . c) understated and philosophical. d) e xaggerated and caustic . 10. The author’s attitude toward the subject is referred to as the a) tone. b) setting. c) pacing. d) tension. 11. To speak of a book being written in the first person or the third person refers to the book’s a) design and layout. b) tension. c) theme. d) point of view. 12. A story’s central idea is refer red to as a book’s a) design and l ayout. b) tension. c) theme. d) point of view. 13. Visual elements such as the cover, the margins, and the font style are components of a book’s a) design and layout. b) tension. c) theme. d) point of view. 14. According to the textbook, which of the following is not one of the three most informative components for judging the quality of fiction? a) Style and language. b) Theme.

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    6 c) Character. d) Plot. 15. According to the textbook, to become truly engaged readers children must have a) f reedom to accept or reject a book. b) t he best qualit y books available to them. c) c olorfully illustrated picture books. d) books that convey meaningful lessons. Short Answer Questions Short answer questions should be answered in a detailed paragraph consisting of about 3 - 5 sentences. 1. According to the textbook, when an individual encounter s a book that deals with issues the reader feels strongly about, the book’s content often causes the reader to confuse that subject matter with quality writing. Using a specific example to clarify your answer, briefly discuss this notion. 2. Even fiction books need to be believable. Briefly d iscuss the importance of believability in fiction writing . 3. The chapter concludes with the idea that the question of what mak es a “good book” is one of respect. Discuss the issue of respect as it is articulated at the end of the textbook chapter. Essay Questions Essay questions should be answered in as detailed a fashion as is possible in about a 1 - 2 page response. Essay answe rs should typically consist of three to five paragraphs. Where appropriate include graphs or illustrations to enhance the clarity and detail of your answer. Also, where appropriate be sure to include an example to illustrate your understanding of the quest ion. 1. W hen adults recommend books to children, the adults often make the mistake of proverbially focussing on trees while missing the forest. W hile specific ally including reference to some of the things listed in the textbook as criteria adults often use, discuss how they should alternatively evaluate a book for potential rec ommendation to a young reader. 2. Using specific examples relative to taste and quality, explain the seeming contradiction that a poor quality book might be popular and yet a book of high literary merit might be one that a voracious reader does not like.

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    7 Chapter 3. How to Recognize a Wel l - Written Book Multiple Choice Questions 1. The best children’s books a) involve the inclusion of controlled vocabulary to make them appealing. b) avoid using similes and metaphors because they are confusing to children. c) carefully integrate and entwine the vario us elements of good writing. d) skillfully separate and distinguish the various elements of good writing . 2. Simile, metaphor, personification, and imagery are examples of a) figurative language. b) telling over showing. c) drawing a line in the sand. d) didacticism. 3. The sentences i n natural speech patterns a) are of differing lengths. b) are of the same length. c) always rhyme. d) consist of controlled vocabulary. 4. Including minimal but carefully chosen facts and details without any explanatory comment is an example of a) understatement. b) unexpected insights. c) condescension . d) controlled vocabulary. 5. Of the following examples, which sentence is most particularly an example of overstatement or sensationalism? a) The wind - swept coast braced for a c hilly night. b) The wind scattered le aves along the deserted field. c) The wind howled and howled and howled. d) The wind blew strongly that day. 6. When an author trusts readers to make important personal connections to a story, that author leaves some things unsaid. This is an example of a) dialogue. b) condescension. c) weak writing. d) understatement.

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    8 7. In the textbook chapter, the idea of writers drawing a line in the sand refers to an author ’s practice early in books to a) embed an assertion that readers know will be overturned. b) overstate the protagonist’s di alogue in order to create interest. c) condescend to young readers so they will understand the story. d) e stablishing the story’s setting so readers can make connections. 8. Where writing pretends to involve telling a story but really is about preaching a lesson, this is an example of a) understatement. b) didacticism. c) dialogue. d) figurative language. 9. All of the following are elements of weak writing particularly prevalent and problematic in children’s books except a) didacticism. b) controlled vocabulary. c) condescension. d) understatement. 10. Referring to an esophagus as a “food tube” in a children’s book is an example of a) didacticism. b) dialogue. c) condescension. d) overstatement. 11. What often results when an author underestimates a child reader’s understanding and intelligence is a) condescension. b) overstatement. c) understatement. d) precise vocabulary. 12. Controlled vocabulary is based on the idea that children a) l earn to read easy words first and then graduate to more difficult ones . b) l earn unnatural language patterns first before graduating t o natural ones. c) l earn long words first before graduating to shorter ones. d) l earn precise vocabulary first before graduating to controlled vocabulary. Short Answer Questions Short answer questions should be answered in a detailed paragraph consisting of abo ut 3 - 5 sentences. 1. B riefly explain the distinction between showing and telling in writing.

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