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