How to choose a book at the library
  • 1. What's the first thing you should consider when choosing a book?
A) The cover art
B) The book's length
C) Your interests
D) The book's price
  • 2. Which of these is NOT a good way to discover new books at the library?
A) Reading book reviews online
B) Asking a librarian for recommendations
C) Browsing shelves based on genre
D) Looking at books only in the 'New Arrivals' section.
  • 3. What is a good resource for learning about the plot of a book without spoiling the ending?
A) Online forums
B) The book jacket's synopsis
C) Wikipedia plot summaries
D) The last chapter
  • 4. If you enjoy historical fiction, where should you start browsing?
A) The biography section
B) The cookbook section
C) The science fiction section
D) The historical fiction section
  • 5. What does ' Dewey Decimal System' refer to?
A) A library classification system
B) A type of bookmark
C) A literary award
D) A bookbinding technique
  • 6. If you are looking for a book by a specific author, what's the fastest way to find it?
A) Use the library's online catalog
B) Ask other patrons
C) Guess where it might be
D) Search every shelf individually
  • 7. What is a good way to determine if a non-fiction book is credible?
A) Assume all library books are accurate
B) Read the foreword only
C) Check the author's credentials and sources
D) Judge by the cover design
  • 8. What is a 'hold'?
A) A special shelf for rare books
B) A fee for late returns
C) A request to reserve a book that's currently checked out
D) A physical bookmark
  • 9. What does 'call number' refer to?
A) The price of the book
B) The author's phone number
C) The number of pages in the book
D) The unique code that identifies a book's location in the library
  • 10. What's a good way to decide between two similar books?
A) Read the first few pages of each
B) Pick the one with the shiniest cover
C) Pick the thicker one
D) Pick based on the table of contents
  • 11. If you want to read a book series in order, what should you check?
A) The number of pages in each book
B) The publication dates of each book
C) The color of each book's spine
D) The author's age when writing each book
  • 12. What should you do if you can't find a book you're looking for?
A) Assume the book is not in the library
B) Leave a note on the shelf
C) Start reading a different book
D) Ask a librarian for assistance
  • 13. What is Interlibrary Loan?
A) Repairing damaged books
B) Donating books to a library
C) Selling books between libraries
D) Borrowing books from other libraries
  • 14. What is a good resource for finding award-winning books?
A) The library's display of award winners
B) A fortune teller
C) The phone book
D) The encyclopedia
  • 15. Which of these is NOT a genre of book?
A) Fantasy
B) Call Number
C) Mystery
D) Biography
  • 16. What is an audiobook?
A) A book that is read aloud
B) A silent book
C) A very short book
D) A book made of audio equipment
  • 17. What is the purpose of a library card?
A) To borrow books and access library resources
B) To organize the library's books
C) To work at the library
D) To buy books at the library
  • 18. What is a periodical?
A) A rare type of bookmark
B) A magazine or journal published regularly
C) A very old book
D) A book about periods of history
  • 19. What is the best way to learn about library events and programs?
A) Ask a random stranger
B) Check the library's website or bulletin board
C) Guess what the library might be doing
D) Look in the dictionary
  • 20. If you want to find books related to a specific topic, what should you do?
A) Read the first book you see
B) Search the library catalog using keywords
C) Only look in the fiction section
D) Ask the librarian for a random book
  • 21. What is the best way to handle library books?
A) With clean hands and care
B) Leaving them outside in the rain
C) Folding down the corners of pages
D) Marking them up with a pen
  • 22. What should you do if a library book gets damaged while in your possession?
A) Hide the damage with a bookmark
B) Try to repair it yourself with tape
C) Ignore the damage and return it
D) Report the damage to the library staff
  • 23. What is a reference book?
A) A book containing facts and information, not meant to be read cover to cover
B) A book that you must return to the reference desk immediately
C) A book with a lot of references to other books
D) A book that is constantly being referenced by librarians
  • 24. What is the purpose of a table of contents?
A) To provide a summary of the book's plot
B) To display the book's call number
C) To list all the characters in the book
D) To show the sections or chapters of a book
  • 25. What is the copyright date?
A) The date the author was born
B) The date the book was checked out
C) The date the book was written
D) The year the book was published
  • 26. What does 'fiction' mean?
A) A book about facts
B) A very short story
C) A true story
D) A story that is made up
  • 27. What is the purpose of book reviews?
A) To provide opinions and critiques of a book
B) To make books look more appealing
C) To summarize the plot of a book
D) To sell books at a higher price
  • 28. What does it mean to 'renew' a book?
A) To extend the loan period of a book
B) To return a book early
C) To buy a new copy of a book
D) To rewrite a book
  • 29. What are the consequences of returning books late?
A) A free book
B) Fines or suspension of borrowing privileges
C) Nothing, there are no consequences
D) A reward from the library
  • 30. What should you do if you find a mistake in a library book?
A) Tell everyone about the mistake
B) Correct the mistake yourself
C) Ignore the mistake
D) Notify the library staff
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