MLA Format Quiz

What does MLA stand for?

• Modern Language Association

• Modern Literature Association

• Major Language Association

• Main Literature Association

Why is MLA style important for writers?

• It helps in creating fictional characters

• It provides a system for citing sources

• It offers a way to write poetry

• It is used for creating presentations

What size paper should be used according to the guidelines?

• 8 x 10-inch

• 8.5 x 11-inch

• 9 x 12-inch

• 7 x 10-inch

How should the text of your paper be spaced?

• Single-spaced

• Double-spaced

• Triple-spaced

• 1.5-spaced

How many spaces should be left after periods or other punctuation marks?

• Two spaces

• One space

• Three spaces

• No space

Where should the header be added in the document?

• Upper left-hand corner

• Bottom of the page

• Upper right-hand corner

• Center of the page

What should the header in the document include?

• Title of the paper

• Instructor's name

• Last name and page number

• Date the assignment is due

How should the title be formatted on the first page?

• Left-aligned

• Right-aligned

• Centered

• Italicized

What is the purpose of using italics in the title?

• To emphasize the title

• To refer to other works

• To make it look stylish

• To highlight important words

What is the correct order of information in the heading of an MLA formatted document?

• Teacher's name, student's name, course, date

• Student's name, teacher's name, date, course

• Student's name, teacher's name, course, date

• Course, student's name, teacher's name, date