Intro to Children's Literature Final Exam

According to Hugo's father, why were horologists often the makers of automata? a) automata work from gears inside are like clockwork b) Horologists have dexterity in their fingers c) Magicians used automata to create magic tricks d) Horologists are magicians

Automata work from gears inside which are like clockworks

_____________ is the removal, suppression, or restricted use of reading materials on the grounds that they are objectionable, often for moral reasons

Ban

Byron's best friend

Buphead

When someone attempts to remove material from the curriculum or library, thereby restricting access of others, it is called a ________

Challenge

Installs the Ultra Glide in the Brown Bomber

Daniel

Flashback

Device used to interrupt the chronology of the story to tel about events that happened earlier

The Pura Belpre Award

Given to a Latino author/illustrator for significant contribution to literature which celebrates Latino culture

The Coretta Scott King Award

Given to an African American author/illustrator for significant contribution to literature which celebrates African American culture

The Caldecott Medal

Given to an American artist whose illustrations are distinguished

Newbery Medal

Given to the most significant contribution to children's literature

Lives in Alabama

Grandma Sands

the youngest member of the Watson family

Joey

Narrates the novel

Kenny

Steals Kenny's gloves and colors them black

Larry Dunn

Moves to Flint from Arkansas

Rufus

Denounement

Satisfactory concusion

Point-of-view

The narrator's perspective in telling the story

In excellent works of fiction for children, main characters a) undergo change in response to life-altering events b) possess only good traits and are therefore round characters c) are static d) become character foils

Undergo change in response to life-altering events

Plot

What happens in the story

Is terrified of fire because his/her house once burned

Wilona

Books with complicated plots, flashbacks, foreshadowing, and symbols are suited for children ages a) 9-14 b) 4-7 c) 7-9 d) None of the above

a) 9-14

The first person to write original modern folktales was a) Hans Christian Anderson b) Walt Disney c) Frank L. Baum d) Lewis Carroll

a) Hans Christian Anderson

A parent has the right to "opt out" of a book that teacher has selected for the class to read a) True b) False

a) True

A parents does not have the right to demand that questionable materials be withheld from all students a) True b) False

a) True

If the narrator of a story can see into the minds of all story characters, the author has chosen to tell the story from a) an omniscient point of view b) a limited omniscient point of view c) a shifting point of view d) a third-person point of view

a) an omniscient point of view

Modern fantasy novels are considered a type of fiction; therefore, they would be shelved in a public or school library according to the Dewey Decimal system, like this: a) by author's last name b) in the 921's c) by title d) in the 398's

a) by author's last name

A traditional tale tole with a contemporary twist or new perspective is called a a) fractured folktale b) fable c) strange situation and unusual character tale d) revisionist table

a) fractured folktale

Content in a book for children should NOT be treated in a style that is ______. a) nostalgic b) suspenseful c) humorous d) hopeful for the future

a) nostalgic

Books for babies a) promote oral language development by "talking the book through" b) are not enjoyable to any other age group c) are wordless d) must include a lot of colorful pictures

a) promote oral language development by "talking the book through"

Plots in traditional literature are a) short and action-packed b) rich in cultural detail c) made interesting by the incorporation of one or two subplots d) known for their use of flashbacks e) slow to start but quick to end

a) short and action-packed

Book design in graphic novels is based upon a) the arrangement of panels on the page b) the use of illustrations as chapter opener c) the frontispiece on the title page d) the end papers on the inside front and back boards of the cover

a) the arrangement of panels on the page.

studies on general reading preferences have found that a) the greatest difference in reading preferences of boys and girls occur between ages 10 and 13 b) girls in middle grades prefer action and adventure stories c) wide differences exist between the preferences of boys and girls under the age nine d) children least prefer mysteries

a) the greatest difference in reading preferences of boys and girls occur between ages 10 and 13

The Invention of Hugo Cabret features an integral setting. a) true b) false

a) true

A modern fantasy novel could never have a historic setting a) True b) False

b) False

Elements of plot appropriate for readers younger than 8 or 9 include all of the following EXCEPT a) an episodic structure b) a flashback c) fast action and strong conflict d) a chronological structure

b) a flashback

Characters in traditional literature are typically a) prone to make remarkable changes within a short time b) easily identifiable as good or bad c) of European origin d) complex and described in detail e) innocent, hard-working, and good-hearted

b) easily identifiable as good or bad

Readers making the transition between picture books and chapter books find which plot structure particularly appealing? a) flashbacks b) episodic plot c) progressive plot d) flash forward

b) episodic plot

Concept books are known for their a) worthy themes b) explanations of ideas, objects, and characters c) simple, straightforward plot structures d) imaginative and fantastic story lines

b) explanations of ideas, objects, and activities

Artistic media refers to a) line, color, shape, texture, and composition b) ink, pencil, photography, and oils c) abstract art, realistic art, impressionistic art, and folk art d) book design

b) ink, pencil, photography, and oils

THE OTHER SIDE features a setting which is essential to the story. This types of setting influences the characters, theme, and plot of the story. This type of setting is called a/an _____. a) backdrop setting b) integral setting c) omniscient setting d) symbolic setting

b) integral setting

An integral setting is a setting that a) is backdrop and mood to the story b) is essential to the story c) is based upon an actual location d) is incidental to the story

b) is essential to the story

The visual element that may define the outline of an illustration, define the outline of objects in an illustration, or suggest action or emotion is a) shape b) line c) texture d) color

b) line

Themes in children's books should be based on all EXCEPT a) high moral and ethical standards b) nostalgic reflections on earlier days c) holding children's attention without being "preachy" d) the communication of truth

b) nostalgic reflections on earlier days

Characteristics of modern fantasy include all of the following except a) stories that are written by a known author b) stories, event, characters, and settings could happen in the real world c) stories are fantastic and beyond the realm of possibility d) events are often strung out over three or four volumes called a cycle

b) stories, event, characters, and settings could happen in the real world

In selecting books for children, conceptual difficulty refers to a) how difficult the vocabulary and sentence structures are in the book b) the complexity and presentation of ideas treated in the book c) how long the words are in the book d) the overall length of the book and of the chapters

b) the complexity and presentation of ideas treated in the book

A special type of book for the child who can read but has not yet become a fluent reader, with illustrations on every third page, division of text into chapters, an average length of about 100 pages, and an uncomplicated writing style and vocabulary is a) the graphic novel b) the transitional book c) the picturebook for older readers d) the easy-to-read book e) the novella

b) the transitional book

In excellent works of fiction for children, main characters a) are static b) undergo change in response to life-altering events c) possess only good traits and are therefore round characters d) become character foils

b) undergo change in response to life-altering events

When and where does the novel, The Watsons go to Birmingham, 1963 begin a) summer in Birmingham, Alabama b) winter in Flint, Michigan c) summer in Flint, Michigan d) winter in Birmingham, Alabama

b) winter in Flint, Michigan

Children in this age group are becoming increasingly independent and enjoy reading stories about spending time away from home, interacting with other children, and exploring interesting facts about the world around them. a) Ages 0-2 b) Ages 2-4 c) Ages 4-7 d) All age children

c) Ages 4-7

Picture storybooks a) have text and illustrations occurring with equal frequency b) are primarily intended for independent reading c) require the listener to touch or manipulate the book d) have texts that beginning readers can manage e) depend on highly sequenced illustrations to present the story

c) Have texts that beginning reader can manage??????

Who or what does Kenny think he sees when he is about to drown? a) Winnie the Pooh b) Grandma Sands c) The Wool Pooh d) The ghost of his Grandpa Sands

c) The Wool Pooh

Which statement best describes the historial context of the novel, The Watsons go to Birmingham, 1963? a) The novel occurs in the present day b) The novel occurs during the era of the civil war c) The novel occurs during the era of the Civil Rights Movement d) There isn't enough information provided in the novel to answer this question

c) The novel occurs during the era of the Civil Rights Movement

In this ancient tale, a kind and beautiful younger daughter is double-crossed by her wicked older sister but overcomes her sad fate with the help of a magic ring given to her by an old gatekeeper Stories similar to the narrative described above would be most likely to have which of the following literary features? a) an integral setting b) an episodic plot c) a backdrop setting d) a round character as protagonist

c) a backdrop setting

Picturebook illustrations, according to the definition given in your textbook, a) take up at least half the space on a page b) can be understood by children aged 2-8 c) are essential to the story's meaning d) are large enough to be seen from 20 feet away

c) are essential to the story's meaning

Endpapers, flyleaf, and frontispiece are parts of the book a) media b) binging method c) design d) publishing history

c) design

Readability formulas a) are quite consistent and precise in determining a text's reading level b) are based on the average number of sentences and average number of syllables in randomly selected 100-word passages of a text c) estimate the grade or age at which an average student should be able to read a text with comprehension d) attempt to factor in a student's background knowledge and reading interests

c) estimate the grade or age at which an average student should be able to read a text with comprehension

The artistic style usually seen in picturebooks set in the distant past and supposedly representative of the artistic style prevalent in the culture featured in the story a) surrealistic art b) realistic art c) folk art d) cartoon art e) historic art

c) folk art

Papa George hated the sound of clicking heels on the floor. What does the sound represent to him? a) ghosts from the past b) the sound of gunfire during the war c) his movies that had been melted and turned into shoe heels d) the clicking of the trains on the tracks

c) his movies that had been melted down and turned into shoe heels

It is especially important that books selected for beginning readers a) be picturebooks that the teacher had read aloud to them previously b) are slightly above the student's reading level, so as to increase their reading ability c) match the reader's interests and reading ability, so as not to bore or dishearten them d) have less than 100 words so as not to intimidate them

c) match the reader's interests and reading ability, so as not to bore or dishearten them

A novel set in ancient Pompeii in which a pigeon saves a family from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius by whispering a warning into a child's ear while she sleeps would be classified as a) realistic fiction b) traditional literature c) modern fantasy d) historic fiction

c) modern fantasy

Two aspects of book design for which durability is a prime consideration are a) book size and page layout b) book binding and dust jacket c) pages and book binding d) typeface and endpapers

c) pages and book binding

A shifting point of view a) is the same as a limited omniscient point of view b) refers to a character's changes during the course of the story c) permits the reader to see several characters' points of view d) means the reader can see only through the main character's eyes

c) permits the reader to see several characters' points of view

A type of picturebook that emphasizes language regularities, such as sentence structures, story patterns or familiar sequences are repeated to help beginning readers is the a) transitional book b) concept book c) predictable book d) alphabet book e) easy-to-read book

c) predictable book

Historical Fiction is characterized by a) a strict account of historical events b) real people in fantasy settings c) realistic, authentic historical setting d) real people as main characters

c) realistic, authentic historical settings

Picturebooks are NOT a) characterized by integral illustrations b) equally effective with their black and white or color illustrations c) the same as illustrated books d) written in all genres e) as a general rule, 32 pages long

c) the same as illustrated books

Book design includes a) The chapter titles b) the color, shape, line, and composition of the illustrations c) the size, shape, and binding of a book d) the plot structure

c) the size, shape, and binding of a book

One of the main reasons for establishing children's book award is a) to honor the pioneers in the field of children's literature b) to attract more writers to the field of children's literature c) to honor the most popular children's authors and illustrators d) to elevate the standards in writing and illustration for children

c) to honor the most popular children's authors and illustrators

In a transactional view of reading a) the publisher and critics are to interpret the literature read by children b) what readers bring from their own experience is not as important as what they author writes c) what readers bring from their own experiences is just as important as what the author writes d) the teacher's role in the classroom is to interpret the literature read by children

c) what readers bring from their own experiences is just as important as what the author writes

How would The Watsons Go to Birmingham, 1963 be shelved in a public or elementary school library? a) with a Dewey Decimal call number related to United States History b) There isn't enough information to answer the question c) With other novels, by the author's last name d) Alphabetically by title in the fiction section of the children's area.

c) with other novels, by the author's last name

Who was Professor Alcofrisbas? a) It was Etienne all along b) It was Hugo's father in his magician's act c) It was Isabelle's father, a world famous magician d) It was Hugo, and the name came from a character in Papa Georges' movies

d) It was Hugo, and the name came from a character in Papa Georges' movies

Which of the following is NOT a setting? a) Long ago, in a kingdom far away... b) Once upon a time, in a galaxy far, far away... c) It was a dark and stormy night. d) They lived happily ever after

d) They lived happily ever after

A Native American woman living in a secluded North Carolina valley tells how, in 1806 on the Cherokee Indian Trail of Tears between North Carolina and the Oklahoma Territory, she and her sister escaped their captors, made their way back to their homeland, and lived in hiding for many years Stories similar to the narrative described above would be likely to demonstrate which of the following literary features? a) a third-person point of view b) a backdrop setting c) a progressive plot d) a person-against-society conflict

d) a person-against-society conflict

A story that relates its events in the order in which they occur is a story that is using a) a flashback sequence b) foreshadowing c) a complex multiple plot d) a progressive plot

d) a progressive plot

Conceptual difficulty of a text a) refers to the complexity of the ideas presented in the book b) cannot be measured with a formula c) is based on teacher's judgement d) all of the above

d) all of the above

Modern fantasy of high quality has the following trait a) fully-developed, believable characters b) a well-known author c) events, setting, and characters within the realm of possibility d) all of the above

d) all of the above

Vinyl, cloth, and board books are examples of a) toy books, or engineer books b) nursery and song books c) easy-to-read books d) baby books

d) baby books

Illustrations in excellent picturebooks cannot a) provide plot information b) set or give clues about mood and setting c) extend characterization, giving clues to character traits d) be incidental to the story e) tell the whole story

d) be incidental to the story

The value of literature in the personal lives of children is that a) books can be used to teach science and social studies content that is often neglected in school b) books can be used to teach reading skills c) books an be used by adults to teach morals and values d) books provide a means for children to explore who they are and what they value

d) books provide a means for children to explore who they are and what they value

To be effective, illustrations in children's books must a) be placed one on each page b) be realistic and true-to-life c) be colorful d) contribute to the story's meaning

d) contribute to the story's meaning

Evaluating the text complexity of books for children involves all of the following EXCEPT a) examining the structure of the text and the knowledge demands for a reader b) using a formula to determine the readability of the text c) considering the experiences that the reader brings to the text d) creating an interest inventory for readers.

d) creating an interest inventory for readers.

Books with pop-up, see through, and movable pages are all types of a) concept books b) baby books c) alphabet books d) engineered books

d) engineered books

The artistic style that communicates an emotional experience more than an external reality is a) surrealistic art b) abstract art c) folk art d) expressionistic art e) impressionistic art

d) expressionistic art

The Watsons go to Birmingham, 1963 and The Invention of Hugo Cabret represent the genre of a) traditional literature b) nonfiction c) realistic fiction d) historical fiction

d) historical fiction

Books with illustrations that are not considered picturebooks are a) easy-to-read books and wordless books b) graphic novels and concept books c) alphabet books and counting books d) illustrated books and transitional books e) interactive books and toy books

d) illustrated books and transitional books

Consider this quote from Papa Georges to Isabelle and Hugo: "Then you know Prometheus was rescued in the end. His chains were broken, and he was finally set free." Where had Isabelle and Hugo encountered the story of Prometheus prior to this time? a) In a book they read together b) In a movie they watched together c) At school in their English class d) In a book of myths and in a painting in the film library

d) in a book of myths and in a painting in the film library

Easy-to-read books (mark ALL that apply) a) have illustrations that give clues to word meanings b) never var widely in level or reading difficulty c) use words familiar to the reader d) include word patterns e) are often published in a series

d) include word patterns e) are often published in a series a) have illustrations that give clues to word meanings???????

An academic value of quality children's literature is a) the development of children's ability to empathize with others b) the development of a sense of humor in children c) the joy a child finds in reading about other places and times d) its contribution to children's reading comprehension and positive attitude toward reading

d) its contribution to children's reading comprehension and positive attitude toward reading.

Children often read on literal level and therefore a) cannot learn about symbolism in literature b) Symbolism in children's books should be avoided c) are reading on grade level d) may need help to see the symbols in a book

d) may need help to see the symbols in a book

Two types of modern fantasy enjoyed by young children are a) historical fantasy and animal fantasy b) science fiction and animal fantasy c) supernatural fantasy and animal fantasy d) personified toys and animal fantasy

d) personified toys and animal fantasy

Learning to evaluate children's books can best be accomplished by a) writing your own children's novel b) noting the qualities of the best children's books c) listing and noting the qualities of classic children's books d) reading as many children's books as possible

d) reading as many children's books as possible

The content of children's books should a) be set in the present day to be most interesting to today's youth b) always feature "happily ever after" endings c) be nostalgic and very sentimental d) reflect the full range of childhood experience, from the difficult to the exciting.

d) reflect the full range of childhood experiences, from the difficult to the exciting.

Color in picturebook illustrations a) is essential b) should not shift abruptly from one end of the spectrum to the other c) has to do with tactile surface characteristics of object pictured d) suggests mood and emotion

d) suggests mood and emotion

One type of modern fantasy that is particularly vulnerable to censorship attempts is a) quest stories b) historical fantasy c) magical fantasy d) supernatural fantasy

d) supernatural fantasy

The impression of how a pictured object feels (to the touch) is called a) shape b) line c) design d) texture

d) texture

The style of an author's writing involves all EXCEPT a) the length and complexity of the sentences b) the organization of the story into chapters and paragraphs c) the words chosen to tell the story d) the originality of the ideas that underlie the story

d) the originality of the ideas that underlie the story

Settings in traditional literature are a) a key to folktale type b) unimportant and vaguely described c) integral to the story d) used to identify the cultural origin and historical era of tales e) almost always rural

d) used to identify the cultural origin and historical era of tales

Line, color, texture, shape, and composition are a) literary elements b) spatial forms of a picture c) parts of media d) visual elements

d) visual elements

Wordless books are NOT a) dependent on sequenced illustrations to tell the story b) helpful in teaching left-to-right page progression in reading c) narrative developed solely through visual images d) intended to promote language development e) intended for only the prereaders

e) intended for only prereaders

Research studies on the value of literature for children have shown that in teaching children to read, two procedures are especially important. They are a) daily review of reading skills until mastery and frequent evaluation of reading skills b) choosing reading material for students that matches their reading skill level and providing related reading skill improvement activities as follow-up c) reading excellent books aloud to children and silent independent reading by children daily d) careful homogeneous grouping of children by ability and small group reading of the same text e) thorough grounding in phonics and sight word vocabulary prior to reading

e) thorough grounding in phonics and sight word vocabulary prior to reading??????

Select 5 significant motifs from The Invention of Hugo Cabret a) gears and cogs b) clicking shoe heels c) guard dogs d) stairways e) ghosts f) secrets g) paintings h) clocks

gears and cogs secrets paintings clocks clicking shoe heels