Mastering MLA and Quotations Quiz

When quoting a source directly in your paper, which of the following is the correct way to cite the source in MLA format?

• (Author's Last Name Page Number)

• [Author's Last Name Page Number]

• {Author's Last Name, Page Number}

• "Author's Last Name, Page Number"

Which of the following demonstrates the correct format for integrating a quote into your writing?

• As Smith says, "Quoting is essential" (102).

• As Smith says, Quoting is essential (102).

• "As Smith says, Quoting is essential" (102).

• As Smith says, "Quoting is essential." (102)

If you are quoting from a source and you want to omit some words from the original quote, which of the following should you use?

• Parentheses ( )

• Brackets [ ]

• Ellipses ...

• A hyphen -

When integrating quotes into your writing, which of the following is NOT a correct way to introduce a quote?

• According to Smith...

• Smith argues that...

• Smith mentions...

• Smith believes not...

Which of the following is an example of a correct in-text citation for a book with two authors in MLA format?

• (Smith and Jones 45)

• (Smith & Jones 45)

• [Smith and Jones, p.45]

• {Smith, Jones, p.45}

When you paraphrase information from a source, which of the following is true about citing in MLA format?

• No citation is needed since you are putting it in your own words.

• You only need to cite the source in the Works Cited page.

• You need to include an in-text citation.

• You should use quotation marks around the paraphrased section.

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use quotes in your writing?

• To provide evidence for your argument.

• To increase the word count of your essay.

• To engage with the ideas of others.

• To accurately present a specific point of view.

Look at the quote. Match each part to its label.

The author states, “The older you are, the younger you get when you move to the United States” (Fleischman 17).

• Introduction to Evidence

• (Fleischman 17)

• Citation

• 17

• Author

• The author states,

• Page number

• Fleischman

• Evidence

• The older you are, the younger you get when you move to the United States

If you are quoting a quote from a passage, it should be cited as:

• The author states, "Actually, madaam, only this very first area is ours," (Fleischman 41).

• The author states, "'Actually, madaam, only this very first area is ours,'" (Fleischman 41).

• The author states, Actually, madaam, only this very first area is ours. (Fleischman 41).

• The author states, 'Actually, madaam, only this very first area is ours,' (Fleischman 41).