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5th Period 1st Semester Review

Total questions: 113

Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which section is the nonfiction section?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

2.

What was the famous library in Egypt called?

a)

Assyrian's Library

b)

The Great Library of Alexandria

c)

The Library of Carnegie

d)

The Pharaoh's Library

3.

State 2 reasons that the library is important.

4 lines
4.
What's the Genre?
a)
Folktales
b)
Fantasy
c)
Biography
d)
Historical Fiction
5.
Identify the genre...
a)
Realistic Fiction
b)
Fantasy
c)
Poetry
d)
Mystery
6.
Nonfiction texts can also be known as ___________.
a)
Poem Texts
b)
Realistic Fiction Texts
c)
Informational Texts
d)
Read-a-loud Texts
7.
Do you know what genre I am?
a)
Mystery
b)
Fantasy
c)
Science Fiction
8.
What genre am I?
a)
Science Fiction
b)
Mystery
c)
Nonfiction
d)
Poetry
9.
Can you identify this one?
a)
Realistic Fiction
b)
Science Fiction
c)
Fantasy
d)
Nonfiction
10.
What are we?
a)
Fantasy
b)
Folktales
c)
Historical Fiction
d)
Nonfiction
11.
Match these books with the correct genre!
a)
Poetry
b)
Autobiography
c)
Realistic Fiction
d)
Science Fiction
12.
In what genre will you find ________________?
a)
Science Fiction
b)
Nonfiction
c)
Folktales
d)
Biography
13.
I am ....
a)
Folktales
b)
Science Fiction
c)
Historical Fiction
d)
Biography
14.
BONUS...what sub-genre does this describe?
a)
Comedy
b)
Romance
c)
Graphic Novel
d)
Thriller
15.
What genre are you reading?
a)
Historical Fiction
b)
Biography
c)
Realistic Fiction
d)
Autobiography
16.
Can you guess my genre?
a)
Poetry
b)
Mystery
c)
Fiction
d)
Fantasy
17.
What is the definition of genre?
a)
Kind of painting
b)
Form of poetry
c)
Abstract art
d)
Type of writing
18.

Includes stories, myths, and fables that were orally told over the years that were later written down

a)

Tall Tale

b)

Folktale/Folk Lore

c)

Science Fiction

d)

Fantasy

19.

Futuristic setting and characters, such as outer space adventures and robots as characters

a)

Science Fiction

b)

Historical Fiction

c)

Realistic Fiction

d)

Poetry

20.

An exaggerated account of a real or fictional person

a)

Biography

b)

Autobiography

c)

Fantasy

d)

Tall Tale

21.

A fictional (untrue) story that is set during a time in our past such as during the Civil War, etc

a)

Realistic Fiction

b)

Science Fiction

c)

Historical Fiction

d)

Nonfiction/Informational

22.

What is a category of literature that is characterized by a particular style, form or content called?

a)

literature

b)

genre

c)

books

23.

Books that are NOT TRUE and did not really happen. The author made up most of these stories and characters from his/her imagination.

a)

non fiction

b)

drama

c)

fiction

24.

Suspenseful story about a crime, secret or puzzling event that is not solved until the end. Usually keeps you on the edge of your seat; nail bitter!

a)

mystery

b)

play

c)

fiction

25.

Story that has elements that are not real such as talking animals or magical powers.

a)

mystery

b)

autobiography

c)

fantasy

26.

Stories that usually explains something about the world and involves gods and other superhuman beings.

a)

fantasy

b)

myth

c)

fable

27.

These books provide true facts and information about different subjects. They may include charts and graphs.

a)

non-fiction

b)

fable

c)

fiction

28.
The alien ship hovered above the landing pad. The ground crew waited expectantly, hoping the ship would touch down without incident. Sure, they had a lot of shuttle traffic at the spaceport every day, but this would be the first time a ship from another planet would touch down.
a)
realistic fiction
b)
science fiction
c)
historical fiction
d)
fantasy
29.
The city was still dark and deep in a fitful sleep when Anthony and Carl trudged down the steps of their tenement. They hoped the breadline would not be too long, but they assumed they’d be waiting for hours. They had no choice. After the stock market crashed and the nation plunged into an economic depression, the only way their families could eat was if the boys made it to the line early enough to get some of the food the city was distributing to the poorest residents. Carl joked darkly, “1930 is certainly a bad year to bring an appetite to.”
a)
realistic fiction
b)
science fiction
c)
historical fiction
d)
fantasy
30.

The transporter was out of order again. The travelers gathered in the boarding area were frustrated. While transporting was certainly much more convenient that old-fashioned jet planes, the technology was very sensitive, and many of the operators seemed inexperienced. Charlie touched the COM button on his shirt. “Alternatives?” His virtual assistant responded in an instant. “None.” Charlie was frustrated. “Alternatives!” The assistant repeated, “None!” It looked like he would have to wait for the repair crew.

a)

realistic fiction

b)

science fiction

c)

historical fiction

d)

fantasy

31.
The children lined up outside the school house waiting for their teacher, Ms. Maple, to arrive. They ranged in age from seven to seventeen, and while there were only ten of them, they were the largest student-body ever to attend the Darlington School. Erick hoped he’d be able to stay for the entire term this year. Last year, he’d had to leave before the end to help his father on the farm. But, this year, his father had hired someone to help. Erick hoped he’d finish this year, and by 1900, be in Chicago attending medical school. 
a)
realistic fiction
b)
science fiction
c)
historical fiction
d)
fantasy
32.
The family filed into the theater and took their seats. Rebecca spoke up, “Why is that white sheet hanging there? Where will the actors stand?” Her father shushed her. “There won’t be any actors, at least not in front of us.” The theater grew dark, and suddenly, a loud clicking sound came from behind them. Rebecca turned to see a man operating a large machine that seemed to shoot out a beam of light. Her father tapped her shoulder and pointed. “Look!” Rebecca looked at the sheet where suddenly there appeared pictures of people. Moving pictures of people. She gasped. “What is this called?” she asked. Her dad chuckled. “It’s a movie, and someday you’ll be able to see one in any town in the country.” 
a)
realistic fiction
b)
science fiction
c)
historical fiction
d)
fantasy
33.
The supply ship was scheduled to arrive within the hour, and it would be just in time. The Mars colony was successful, but the farmers had still not mastered the art of teasing crops from the iron-rich, red soil. Most of the settlers relied on the dried food brought by the supply ship. It had been so long that most families had been subsisting on rice and the few skinny ears of corn they had managed to grow. 
a)
realistic fiction
b)
science fiction
c)
historical fiction
d)
fantasy
34.
Timmy woke up with a start. He looked around the classroom. Where was everyone? He wandered out of the room and down the deserted hall, peering into every classroom. Empty, all empty. Suddenly, he heard the sound of horses galloping. He ran to a window and peered out. The street outside the school was crowded with what could only be ...giant rabbits? Suddenly, the front doors of the school opened and hundreds of rabbits streamed out. Timmy watched in horror as he realized the rabbits had once been his classmates. Scott was now a rabbit with a blue Mohawk. Terri was a small white rabbit wearing a Harvard sweatshirt. What happened? 
a)
realistic fiction
b)
science fiction
c)
historical fiction
d)
fantasy
35.
Tink was not all bad: or, rather, she was all bad just now, but, on the other hand, sometimes she was all good. Fairies have to be one thing or the other, because being so small they unfortunately have room for one feeling only at a time. They are, however, allowed to change, only it must be a complete change.
a)
realistic fiction
b)
science fiction
c)
historical fiction
d)
fantasy
36.

A list of books found in the back of the book.  These are either books the author has used for research or books recommended for further study of the topic is called

a)

Index

b)

Appendix

c)

Bibliography

d)

Glossary

37.

A list of the chapters in the order that they can be found in the book is called the

a)

Title Page

b)

Table of Contents

c)

Index

d)

Glossary

38.

The text of a book.  The story or information.

a)

Title Page

b)

Cover

c)

Appendix

d)

Body

39.

The part of the book seen when it is on the shelf.  In the library, the call number will be on it. 

a)

Body

b)

Spine

c)

Cover

d)

Title Page

40.

The page that includes copyright information, publisher, and other important legal information concerning the book.  

a)

Copyright Page

b)

Title Page

c)

Appendix

d)

Glossary

41.

Supplementary information found in the form of charts, lists, and table.  Located in the back of a book.  Most often found in reference books and textbooks

a)

Glossary

b)

Appendix

c)

Index

d)

Bibliography

42.

Found in the front of the book.  A message from the author expressing appreciation to someone for his or her help and support.

a)

Spine

b)

Glossary

c)

Preface

d)

Dedication

43.

The page in the front of a book that tells the title, author, and illustrator.  

a)

Copyright Page

b)

Title Page

c)

Cover

d)

Body

44.

Outside binding.  May be either hardback or paperback.

a)

Dedication

b)

Title Page

c)

Spine

d)

Cover

45.

An explanation of the book.  Also may be called the Foreword or Introduction

a)

Preface

b)

Dedication

c)

Body

d)

Spine

46.

An alphabetical listing of the subjects and the

pages where they can be located.  Found in

The back of a book.

a)

Bibliography

b)

Glossary

c)

Index

d)

Appendix

47.

A list of specialized words and their definitions.

Usually found in a science book or book with

unique vocabulary.

a)

Bibliography

b)

Appendix

c)

Index

d)

Glossary

48.

What is this an example of?

a)

Glossary

b)

Appendix

c)

Index

d)

Bibliography

49.

What is this section of the book called?

a)

Index

b)

Glossary

c)

Body

d)

Spine

50.

What part of the book is shown here?

a)

Body

b)

Cover

c)

Spine

d)

Title Page

51.

What part of the book is shown here?

a)

Index

b)

Body

c)

Copyright Page

d)

Title Page

52.

What part of the book is shown here?

a)

Dedication

b)

Body

c)

Title Page

d)

Preface

53.

What part of the book is this?

a)

Glossary

b)

Index

c)

Appendix

d)

Bibliography

54.

What part of the book is this?

a)

Appendix

b)

Bibliography

c)

Glossary

d)

Index

55.

What part of the book is this?

a)

Title page

b)

Dedication

c)

Table of Contents

d)

Preface

56.

What part of the book is this?

a)

Copyright Page

b)

Title Page

c)

Spine

d)

Cover

57.

What part of the book is this?

a)

Table of Contents

b)

Index

c)

Title Page

d)

Body

58.

What part of the book is this?

a)

Copyright Page

b)

Title Page

c)

Cover

d)

Spine

59.

Where in the book does this type of information belong?

a)

Title Page

b)

Body

c)

Index

d)

Appendix

60.

How is the Table of Contents helpful when looking at a book?

4 lines
61.

How is a glossary helpful?

4 lines
62.

How is the index helpful?

4 lines
63.

What type of information can you find on the title and copyright page?

4 lines
64.

What kind of call number is this? 432 GAR

a)

Fiction

b)

Easy

c)

Nonfiction

d)

Easy nonfiction

65.

I want a fiction book by Rick Riordan. What is the call number I am looking for?

a)

Fiction RR

b)

FIC RICK

c)

F RIO

d)

F RR

66.

F PIL might be the call number for what author?

a)

Mo Willams

b)

Pilot Sanders

c)

David Shannon

d)

David Pilkey

67.

What is this information on a book called?

a)

Barcode

b)

Cover

c)

Call number

d)

Title

68.

What does the call number of a book tell you?

a)

The title

b)

Where to find it in the library

c)

The author

d)

Its phone number

69.

What is the call number of this book?

a)

1.5

b)

E BAR

c)

2010

d)

310

70.

The first part of the call numbers in our non-fiction section have what?

a)

Numbers

b)

NF

c)

NON

d)

None of the above

71.

How are books in the fictions sections organized?

a)

By title

b)

By reading level

c)

By author's first name

d)

By author's last name

72.

How are books in the non-fiction section organized?

a)

By title

b)

By author's last name

c)

By number

d)

By height

73.

Where on a library book do you find the call number?

a)

The front cover

b)

The back cover

c)

The spine

74.
What does the Dewey Decimal System do for the library?
a)
It helps you find and organize books
b)
It helps you feel cool
c)
It makes you want to read
d)
It helps you on the computer
75.
What section would you find a book on George Washington ?
a)
300
b)
700
c)
900
d)
100
76.
Where in the library would there be a book on astronomy?
a)
900
b)
500
c)
400
d)
000
77.
Where would you find a book about baseball ?
a)
300 social studies
b)
700 sports and technology
c)
000 generalities 
d)
900 geography and history
78.
If you were to find a book on Greek mythology what section would it be in ?
a)
000
b)
800
c)
100
d)
200
79.
What would you find in the 800 ?
a)
Literature
b)
Science 
c)
Arts
d)
Sports
80.
If you wanted to learn about the government where would you go ?
a)
300
b)
500
c)
400
d)
600
81.
To find a book on football what section would you go to?
a)
700
b)
400
c)
900
d)
500
82.
Your class is learning about the history of cartoons.  Where could your find a book on how to draw cartoons using the Dewey Decimal System?  
a)
740
b)
370
c)
890
83.
You are very interested in World War II.  What Dewey Decimal number would you need to know?
a)
810
b)
940
c)
320
84.
What section can you find Harry Potter books?
a)
Non-Fiction
b)
Geo and History
c)
Fiction
d)
Art/Sports
85.
How is the fiction section organized?
a)
In alphabetical order by the authors first name.
b)
In alphabetical order by the authors  last name 
c)
In alphabetical order by the title 
d)
In alphabetical order by the illustrator's last name
86.

We have Biographies in the 92 section

a)

True

b)

False

87.

In the Dewey Decimal System, books are shelved

a)

by number, then author's last name

b)

by author's last name, first name and middle name

c)

by color, then by number

88.
Classification puts things together that are ____
a)
Different
b)
Unusual
c)
Wrong
d)
Similar
89.
Where would you go to find a book about President George Washington?
a)
fiction
b)
series
c)
non-fiction dewey number 590
d)
biography
90.
Where in the library would there be a book on astronomy?
a)
900
b)
500
c)
400
d)
000
91.
Put these call numbers in shelf order...
734.8
267.9
599.1
a)
734.8
267.9
599.1
b)
267.9
599.1
734.8
c)
267.9
734.8
599.1
d)
599.1
734.9
267.9
92.
The letters under the number refer to the __________________.
a)
Book level
b)
Author's Last Name
c)
Publisher
d)
Illustrator
93.
Which call number comes first on the shelf?
398.2 FUN
or 
398.2 LAR
a)
398.2 FUN
b)
Same number so it doesn't matter
c)
398.2 LAR
d)
Numbers make me giggle
94.
In what section would you find the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series books?
a)
fiction
b)
non-fiction
c)
easy
d)
biography
95.
When was the dewey decimal system made?
a)
1876
b)
1878
c)
1885
d)
1884
96.

What Dewey category would a book about hunting be found in?

a)

100s

b)

500s

c)

700s

d)

900s

97.

In which Dewey category would you find a book about Abraham Lincoln?

a)

100s

b)

500s

c)

700s

d)

920s

98.

Where would you find books about the war in Iraq?

a)

200s

b)

400s

c)

600s

d)

900s

99.

What does OPAC stand for in the library?

a)

Online Personal Ability Competition

b)

Over-the-wire Practice Abled Computer

c)

Online Public Access Catalog

d)

On-internet Personal Access Computer

100.

What genre is this?

a)

Historical Fiction

b)

Science Fiction

101.

What genre is this?

a)

Nonfiction

b)

Dystopian

102.

What genre is this?

a)

Fantasy

b)

Humor

103.

What genre is this?

a)

Romance

b)

Western

104.

What genre is this?

a)

Horror

b)

Humor

105.

What genre is this?

a)

Humor

b)

Horror

106.

What genre is this?

a)

Animals

b)

Adventure

107.

What genre is this?

a)

Horror

b)

Mystery

108.

What genre is this?

a)

Science Fiction

b)

Historical Fiction

109.

What is this genre?

a)

Western

b)

Science Fiction

110.

What is this genre?

a)

Animals

b)

Adventure

111.

What is this genre?

a)

Sports

b)

Horror

112.

What genre is this?

a)

Historical Fiction

b)

Realistic Fiction

113.

What genre is this?

a)

Graphic Novel

b)

Horror