MLA Quiz

If one is quoting from page 197 of a book by James Smith published in 2000, how should the parenthetical citation appear, in 2009 MLA documentation style? a. (Smith 197) b. (Smith, 2000, p.197) c. (197 Smith) d. (197, Smith, 2000)

a. (Smith 197)

Which of the following is the correct parenthetical (in-text) citation for a summary of a section of a journal article with two authors with the same last name? a. Even slight variances in light emission frequency can trigger migraines in a number of people. The most notable culprits of varying light frequencies are, of course, strobe land florescence lights (J. & E. Carlton 245). b. Even slight variances in light emission frequency can trigger migraines in a number of people. The most notable culprits of varying light frequencies are, of course, strobe land florescence lights (Carlton, Jermaine and E. Carlton 245). c. Even slight variances in light emission frequency can trigger migraines in a number of people. The most notable culprits of varying light frequencies are, of course, strobe land florescence lights (Carlton, Jermaine and Edward Carlton 245). d. Even slight variances in light emission frequency can trigger migraines in a number of people. The most notable culprits of varying light frequencies are, of course, strobe land florescence lights (J. Carlton & E. Carlton 245).

a. Even slight variances in light emission frequency can trigger migraines in a number of people. The most notable culprits of varying light frequencies are, of course, strobe land florescence lights (J. & E. Carlton 245).

Which of the following is the correct MLA format for a book by more than three authors as listed under Works Cited? a. Jook, Gary, et al. Sinkholes(in italics). Boston: Harpers, 1991. Print. b. Jook, Gary, W.B Gates, J. B. Skyes, and T.B. Pitts. Sinkholes(in italics). Boston: Harpers, 1991. Print. c. Jook, Oates, Skye, Pitts, et al. Sinkholes. Boston, Harpers, 1991. Print. d. Jook, Gary, et al. "Sinkholes(in italics)." Boston, Harpers, 1991. Print.

a. Jook, Gary, et al. Sinkholes(in italics). Boston: Harpers, 1991. Print.

Which of the following is the correct works cited entry for an article in a scholarly journal with continuous pagination written by a single author using MLA format? a. Kagan, Robert. "The September 12 Paradigm: America, the World, and George W. Bush." Foreign Affairs(in Italics) 87.5 (2008): 25-40. Print. b. Kagan, Robert. "The September 12 Paradigm: America, the World, and George W. Bush." Foreign Affairs(in Italics) 87.5 (2008). Pp. 25-40. Print. c. Kagan, Robert. "The September 12 Paradigm: America, the World, and George W. Bush." Foreign Affairs(in Italics) 87.5 (2008): (25+). d. Kagan, Robert. "The September 12 Paradigm: America, the World, and George W. Bush." Foreign Affairs(in Italics) 87.5 (2008): page 25. Print.

a. Kagan, Robert. "The September 12 Paradigm: America, the World, and George W. Bush." Foreign Affairs(in Italics) 87.5 (2008): 25-40. Print.

Which of the following is the correct MLA format for a book with a single author listed under Works Cited? a. Santi, John. AIDS(in italics). London: Belnap, 1992. Print. b. Santi, John. AIDS. London, Belnap, 1992, Print. c. Santi, John. "Aids". London: Belnap: 1992. Print. d. Santi, John,"Aids," London, Belnap, 1992. Print.

a. Santi, John. AIDS(in italics). London: Belnap, 1992. Print.

If there are two authors with the same last name in Works Cited, you should include ______ in the parenthetical references. a. Their Initials (of the first name) b. Their degree c. Their Complete Names d. None of the Above

a. Their Initials (of the first name)

Choose the citation below which is correct for an article in a monthly magazine. a. Thomas, Evan. "John Paul Jones." American History(In Italics) Aug. 2003: 22-25. Print. b. Chang, Paula. Letter(in Italics). Philadelphia(In Italics) Inquirer 10 Dec. 2006, suburban ed.:A17. Print. c. Badawi, El Said, et al. Modern Written Arabic(in italics). London: Routledge, 2004. Print. d. American Automobile Association. Western Canada and Alaska. Heathrow: AAA, 2004. Print.

a. Thomas, Evan. "John Paul Jones." American History(In Italics) Aug. 2003: 22-25. Print.

Which of the sources below is from a web source? a. Thomas, Evan. "John Paul Jones." American History Aug (In Italics). 2003:22-25. Print. b. "Hawthorne, Nathaniel." Encyclopedia Britannica Online(In Italics). Encyclopedia Britannica. 2008 Web. 17 May 2008. c. Twain, Mark. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn(In Italics) Ed. Michael Patrick Hearn. New York: Norton, 2001 Print. d. American Automobile Association. Western Canada and Alaska. Heathrow: AAA, 2004. Print.

b. "Hawthorne, Nathaniel." Encyclopedia Britannica Online(In Italics). Encyclopedia Britannica. 2008 Web. 17 May 2008.

In general, how should entries in the list of Works Cited be arranged? a. In order as they appear in the essay b. Alphabetized by the author's last name c. In categories: books, articles, websites d. Chronologically by publish date.

b. Alphabetized by the author's last name

If a source is only one page long, you should _______. a. Include a page number of "1" in the parenthetical reference b. Not include a page number in the parenthetical reference c. Include the phrase, "one page only" in the parenthetical reference d. Include the phrase, "brief article" in the parenthetical reference

b. Not include a page number in the parenthetical reference

If a book, periodical article from a website has no author's or editor's name, with what should one begin the Works Cited entry? a. Anonymous b. Title of the Book or Article c. Publisher d. None of the Above

b. Title of the Book or Article

If you have three sources by the same author, how are the second and subsequent author's names noted. a. Same as above. Work in Progress(In Italics). 6th ed, Boston: Bedford, 2004. Print. b. Ditto. Work in Progress. 6th ed. Boston: Bedford, 2004. Print c. --. Work in Progress(In Italics). 6th ed. Boston: Bedford, 2004. Print d. ???, Work in Progress(In Italics). 6th ed. Boston: Bedford, 2004. Print

c. --. Work in Progress(In Italics). 6th ed. Boston: Bedford, 2004. Print

If one wants to include two or more works in a single parenthetical reference, What punctuation marks should be used to separate the citations? a. Cite each work as one normally would in a reference and use a colon to separate the citations. b. Cite each work as one normally would in a reference and use a hyphen to separate the citations. c. Cite each work as one normally would in a reference and use a semicolon to separate the citations. d. Cite each work as one normally would in a reference and use a period to separate the citations.

c. Cite each work as one normally would in a reference and use a semicolon to separate the citations.

If a quotation contains a misspelled word, a grammatical error, or a punctuation error, one should leave the mistake as it is and place which of the following immediately following the error? a. [et al.] b. [ergo] c. [sic] d. [e.g]

c. [sic]

In the Works Cited list, all entries end with which punctuation mark? a. colon b. no punctuation necessary c. period d. pointed bracket

c. period

From time to time you will need to cite an article that has a title in the article title. Which choice below represents the correct MLA formatting for a title within a title? a. Frantic Forensic Oratory: Poe's The Tell-Tall Heart(All in Italics). b. Frantic Forensic Oratory (bold): Poe's The Tell-Tall Heart(All in Italics). c. "Frantic Forensic Oratory: Poe's The Tell-Tall Heart (underlined)". d. "Frantic Forensic Oratory: Poe's 'The Tell-Tall Heart'"

d. "Frantic Forensic Oratory: Poe's 'The Tell-Tall Heart'"

Which of the following is the MLA parenthetical reference for a magazine article when the same author has two articles with different titles that are listed under Works Cited? a. (Scott, (1) 52) b. (Scott, (2) 52) c. ("Pollution" 52) d. (Scott, "Pollution" 52) e. (Scott 52)

d. (Scott, "Pollution" 52)

Parenthetical references are placed before the sentence's end punctuation for all citations except _______. a. Paraphrases b. Summaries c. Quotations that run in with the text of the paper d. Quotations that are set off from the text (sometimes called long quotations or block quotations)

d. Quotations that are set off from the text (sometimes called long quotations or block quotations)

Using MLA format, which of the following is the correct Works Cited entry for an article in a newspaper written by a single author? a. Benjamin Weiser. "Judge Rejects Many Claims in 9/11 Cases." New York Times(in italics) 17 June 2010. A1. Print. b. Weiser, Benjamin. "Judge Rejects Many Claims in 9/11 Cases." New York Times(in italics) June 17, 2010. A1. Print. c. Weiser, Benjamin. "Judge Rejects Many Claims in 9/11 Cases." (in italics) New York Times(in italics) 17 June 2010.(in italics) A1. Print.(in italics) d. Weiser, Benjamin. "Judge Rejects Many Claims in 9/11 Cases." New York Times(in italics) 17 June 2010. A1. Print.

d. Weiser, Benjamin. "Judge Rejects Many Claims in 9/11 Cases." New York Times(in italics) 17 June 2010. A1. Print.

Which of the following is the correct MLA format for an unsigned article from a website? a. "Six Charged in Alleged N.J. Terror Plot." WNBC.com(in italics). WNBC, 8 May 2007. Web. 14 July 2009. b. Six Charged in Alleged N.J. Terror Plot(underlined). WNBC.com(in italics). WNBC(in italics), 8 May 2007. Web. July 14, 2009. c. "Six Charged in Alleged N.J. Terror Plot." "WNBC.com." "WNBC", 8 May 2007. Web. 14 July 2009. d. Anonymous. "Six Charged in Alleged N.J. Terror Plot." WNBC.com(in italics). WNBC, 8 May 2007. Web. July 14, 2009.

a. "Six Charged in Alleged N.J. Terror Plot." WNBC.com(in italics). WNBC, 8 May 2007. Web. 14 July 2009.