Middle Grade Writing Quiz

What is the typical age range for readers of middle grade fiction?

• 8 to 12 years

• 15 to 18 years

• 5 to 8 years

• 12 to 15 years

Which of the following is a common word count range for middle grade books?

• 50,000 to 70,000 words

• 20,000 to 30,000 words

• 10,000 to 20,000 words

• 30,000 to 50,000 words

What type of content is generally avoided in middle grade fiction?

• Friendship and school life

• Fantasy and adventure

• Family troubles and grief

• Profanity and graphic violence

Why is it important to hire an editor specializing in middle grade fiction?

• To increase the word count

• To include more adult themes

• To ensure the book is age-appropriate

• To add more complex vocabulary

Which point of view is more common in middle grade fiction compared to YA?

• Third-person past tense

• Second-person past tense

• First-person present tense

• First-person future tense

What is a common feeling among middle grade readers that can be reflected in characters?

• Feeling indifferent

• Feeling completely understood

• Feeling weird or different

• Feeling superior to others

In middle grade fiction, which relationships are often emphasized?

• Rivalries

• Professional relationships

• Family and friendships

• Romantic relationships

Why should writers avoid using outdated slang in middle grade fiction?

• It enhances the plot

• It can date the book quickly

• It simplifies the language

• It makes the book more relatable

What should writers avoid doing to their characters in middle grade fiction?

• Parenting them from the page

• Letting them grow

• Allowing them to make mistakes

• Giving them complex emotions

What is a key aspect of language in middle grade fiction?

• It should be simplistic

• It should be filled with slang

• It should be clean and concise

• It should be overly complex