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