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Direction: Choose the letter of the BEST answer.

Understanding Children and Adolescent Literature

1.Below are the qualities of a good children and adolescent literature , EXCEPT________.
a. Offers a sense of joy and satisfaction
b. Culturally exclusive
c. Use engaging diction
d. Leads to query and interaction

ANS: B

2. What is one of the main academic values of literature?

A. It provides a historical record of society
B. It teaches valuable life lessons
C. It improves critical thinking and analysis skills
D. It helps students learn a foreign language

ANS: C

3.In what way does reading literature benefit an individual on a personal level?
A. It can provide an escape from reality
B. It can promote empathy and understanding towards others
C. It can help with personal growth and self-discovery
D. It can improve memory and cognitive function

ANS: B.

4.Period of Development of Children and Adolescent Literature

When was the Golden Age of Children’s literature?

a.1837-1901
b. 478 AD- 14th century
c.14th-16th century
d.20th century

ANS: A

5.Who wrote the Adventures of Tom Sawyer

a.Mary Poppins
b. May Anne Evans
c. J. K Rowling
d. Mark Twain

ANS: D
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6.During the Edwardian era, they believed that _____ is central to childhood.
a.story
b.child
c.book
d. picture

ANS: B

7.Which is a 20th century book written by J.K Rowling?

a.Matilda
b.Harry Potter
c.Doctor Dolittle
d.Chocolate Factory

ANS: B

8.Which of these DOES NOT describe children’s literature during the classical period?
I.Use ancient storytelling
II.Use to establish relationship
III.Written literary work started

a.I only
b. III only
c. I and II
d. I and III

ANS: B

9.Which among these stories belong to the Classical Period?

a. Metamorphosis
b. Mother Goose
c. Legend of King Arthur
d. Adam and Eve

ANS: A

10.Which of these is a characteristic of Medieval period?

I. Use stories for teaching morals to children
II. Use only of ancient oral storytelling
III. Religious and highly romantic

a. I and II
b. II and III
c. I and III
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d. I, II, III

ANS: C

11.In what period there was a slow change of female gender perception towards writing?
a. Medieval period
b. Victorian Age
c. 18th century
d. 20th century

ANS: C

12.Which of these DOES NOT belong to the group?

a. Matilda
b. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
c. Harry Potter
d. Secret Garden

ANS: D

13. What significant event in history is credited to Johannes Gutenberg and how did it change the
world?
A. The introduction of the printing press
B. The invention of the steam engine
C. The discovery of electricity
D. The formation of the United Nations

ANS: A

BOOK FORMATS FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT LITERATURE

14.Pop-up books belong to what type of book format?

a. illustrated book
b. storybook
c. picture book
d. graphic book
ANS: C

15. What are the main characteristics of Transitional Books ?

A. Designed for advanced readers, with no pictures or illustrations

B. Large format with complex vocabulary and sentence structure
C. Designed for beginner readers to be successful independent readers with smaller pictures and
limited words
D. Only used for educational purposes such as math or science
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ANS: C.

16.Who coined the term graphic novel?

a. Willie Esner
b. Will Eisner
c. William Seer
d. William Eisner

ANS: B

17.Chapter books are also known as _______.

a. juvenile book
b. graphic book
c. illustrated book
d. verse book

ANS: A

ELEMENTS OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT

18. How does the character development of Jo March compare to that of her sisters in Little
Women?
a) Jo's character development is significantly stronger than that of her sisters
b) Jo's character development is slightly stronger than that of her sisters
c) Jo's character development is on par with that of her sisters
d) Jo's character development is weaker than that of her sisters

ANS: A

19.How does Louisa May Alcott use symbolism in Little Women?

a) Alcott uses symbolism extensively throughout the novel to convey themes of gender roles and
societal expectations
b) Alcott uses symbolism sparingly throughout the novel to convey themes of family and
relationships
c) Alcott uses symbolism occasionally throughout the novel to convey themes of growing up and
self-discovery
d) Alcott does not use symbolism in Little Women.

Answer: A

20. What is the difference between a round character and a flat character?
a) A round character has a complex personality and multiple layers, while a flat character has a
one-dimensional personality.
b) A round character is more dynamic than a flat character
c) A round character is more well-developed than a flat character
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d) A round character can be both main and supporting character, while a flat character is only a
supporting character

ANS: A

21.What is the role of a deuteragonist in a story?

a) The deuteragonist is the main character of the story.
b) The deuteragonist is the second most important character in the story, usually serving as a
confidante to the main character.
c) The deuteragonist is a stock character that serves as a foil to the main character.
d) The deuteragonist is a static character that serves as a contrast to the dynamic main character.

ANS: B

22. In Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, which of the following characters can be considered a
round character?
a) Jo March
b) Beth March
c) Meg March
d) Amy March

ANS: A

23. What are the five main elements of Freytag's plot pyramid?
a) Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.
b) Introduction, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, and Denouement.
c) Setting, Characterization, Rising Action, Climax, and Conclusion.
d) Background, Inciting Incident, Rising Action, Climax, and Resolution

ANS: A

24.What is the function of the climax in Freytag's plot pyramid?

a) The climax is the turning point in the story, where the conflict reaches its highest point.
b) The climax is the resolution of the conflict, where the story's problem is solved.
c) The climax is the moment of highest emotional intensity in the story.
d) The climax is the point at which the reader can predict the outcome of the story.

ANS: A

25. In a literary work, what is the purpose of using integral setting?

a) To provide background information about the story's setting.
b) To add descriptive details to a scene without impacting the plot.
c) To enhance the development of characters and contribute to the overall theme of the story.
d) To provide information about the historical context of the story.

ANS: C
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26. In a literary work, which type of conflict is used to reveal the inner turmoil of a character?
a) Man vs Man
b) Man vs Himself
c) Man vs Society
d) Man vs Supernatural

ANS: B

27. In the story of Little Women, what type of conflict is present when the character of Jo
struggles against her sister Amy's jealousy and envy?
a) Man vs Man
b) Man vs Himself
c) Man vs Society
d) Man vs Supernatural
ANS: A

28.In the story of Little Women, what type of conflict is present when the character of Meg
struggles against societal expectations of women during the 19th century?
a) Man vs Man
b) Man vs Himself
c) Man vs Society
d) Man vs Supernatural
ANS: C

29. What is the main theme in the story of Little Women?

a) The importance of family, love and sacrifice in the face of adversity
b) The struggle for independence and self-discovery
c) The power of education and personal growth
d) The social constraints and limitations faced by women during the 19th century
ANS: A

30. What is the mood of the story Little Women?

a) Nostalgic and sentimental
b) Dark and melancholic
c) Hopeful and optimistic
d) Sarcastic and witty

ANS: C

31.Which serves as the “why” of a story?

a. theme
b. moral
c. setting
d. character
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ANS: B

ELEMENTS OF POETRY: SOUND

32. In the following poem, "The Nightingale's Song," how does the use of alliteration contribute
to the overall tone and meaning?

"The nightingale sang sweetly, singing to the silver moon

Softly, slowly, the songstress sung her tune"

a) It creates a sense of chaos and confusion

b) It creates a sense of serenity and tranquility
c) It creates a sense of tension and unease
d) It creates a sense of monotony and boredom

ANS:B

33. In the following poem, identify the use of alliteration.

"The soft sighs of the sea

Soothed the souls of the sailors
As they sailed the seven seas"

A. "The soft sighs"

B. "Soothed the souls"
C. "Sailed the seven seas"
D. None of the above

Answer: A.

34. The wind blew fierce and wild,

A tempest in the night,
The trees bent low, beguiled,
By nature's awesome might.
A. AABB
B. ABAB
C. ABCB
D. AABC

ANS: B

35.In the following poem, what is the rhyme scheme?

"The moon was bright and shone so pale

It lit the path that led through the dale
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The stars were out and twinkling high

In the vast and dark and endless sky"

A) AABB
B) AAAA
C) ABAB
D) ABBA

ANS: A

36. What is the use of harsh or dissonant sounds in poetry called?

A) Cacophony
B) Euphony
C) Onomatopoeia
D) Consonance

ANS: A

37. What is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in words called?

A) Rhythm
B) Alliteration
C) Assonance
D) Consonance
ANS: B

38. Which of the following words best describes the sound in the following poem:

"The wind did whistle and the leaves did shake,

The branches creaked as if they'd break,
The thunder rolled and the lightning flashed,
Nature's symphony, quite unmatched."

A. Cacophony
B. Euphony
C. Assonance
D. Alliteration

ANS: A

39. In the poem "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost, what type of sound is created by the
repetition of the "t" sound in the line "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less
traveled by"?
A. Cacophony
B. Euphony
C. Alliteration
D. Assonance
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ANS: A

40. Which of the following lines from the poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe contains an
example of consonance?
A. "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary"
B. "Eagerly I wished the morrow; vainly I had sought to borrow"
C. "From my books surcease of sorrow—sorrow for the lost Lenore"
D. "For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore"

ANS: B

41. Which of the following words from the poem "The Buzzing Fly" by Emily Dickinson best
illustrates the use of onomatopoeia?
A. "Bright"
B. "Buzzing"
C. "Wings"
D. "Thrilled"

ANS: B

LITERARY ELEMENTS IMAGERY

42. What type of imagery is used in the following line from a poem: "The leaves rustled in the
gentle breeze"?
A) Visual
B) Auditory
C) Olfactory
D) Gustatory

ANS: A

43. In the following poem, which line best illustrates an example of visual imagery?
"The flowers bloom in the fields,
Their petals soft and pink.
The sun shines down,
Warming the earth below."

A) "Their petals soft and pink."

B) "The sun shines down"
C) "Warming the earth below."
D) "The flowers bloom in the fields"

ANS: A
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44.In the poem "The Pomegranate" by Sylvia Plath, which line uses gustatory imagery to
describe the taste of the fruit?
A. "The pomegranate's red, a great puff of a dress"
B. "Its skin is shining and tight"
C. "The pomegranate cracks open under my knife"
D. "Its sweet-tart juices spurting in my mouth"

ANS: D

45. In the following poem, which line BEST contains an example of auditory imagery?
"The thunder rumbles in the distance
The rain patters against the window
The clock ticks in the silence
The fire crackles low"

A) "The thunder rumbles in the distance"

B) "The rain patters against the window"
C) "The clock ticks in the silence"
D) "The fire crackles low"

ANS: A

46. "In the following poem, which line BEST contains an example of tactile imagery?

The rough bark scraped my palm

As I reached for the apple
It looked so ripe and plump
But it was hard as a rock

a) The rough bark scraped my palm

b) As I reached for the apple
c) It looked so ripe and plump
d) But it was hard as a rock

ANS: A

47. In the poem "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost, which line best illustrates an example of
tactile imagery?

A. "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—

I took the one less traveled by"
B. "And that has made all the difference"
C. "The leaves of the trees rustled softly in the breeze"
D. "I shall be telling this with a sigh"

ANS: C
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48. n the following poem, which line best illustrates kinesthetic imagery?

"Dancing in the rain,

Splashing in the puddles,
Feeling the droplets on my skin,
Hearing the thunder rumble."

A) "Splashing in the puddles"

B) "Feeling the droplets on my skin"
C) "Hearing the thunder rumble"
D) NONE OF THESE

ANS: B

49.What rhythmical device is used in this line from Latorena’s The Small Key?”….even the low
square nipa house that stood in unashamed relief against the gray green haze of grass and
leaves.”
a. alliteration
b. assonance
c. consonance
d.anaphora

ANS: A

50.What sense image is used in this line from Latorena’s The Small Key?” There were
dark,newly plowed furrows where in due time timorous seedlings would rise to sturdy stalks and
golden grain, to a rippling yellow sea in the wind and sun during harvest time.”
a.tactile
b.olfactory
c.visual
d.auditory

ANS: C