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) Your interests
C) The cover art
D) The book's price
  • 2. Which of these is NOT a good way to discover new books at the library?
A) Browsing shelves based on genre
B) Asking a librarian for recommendations
C) Looking at books only in the 'New Arrivals' section.
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 last chapter
B) Online forums
C) Wikipedia plot summaries
D) The book jacket's synopsis
  • 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 bookbinding technique
C) A literary award
D) A type of bookmark
  • 6. If you are looking for a book by a specific author, what's the fastest way to find it?
A) Ask other patrons
B) Guess where it might be
C) Search every shelf individually
D) Use the library's online catalog
  • 7. What is a good way to determine if a non-fiction book is credible?
A) Check the author's credentials and sources
B) Assume all library books are accurate
C) Read the foreword only
D) Judge by the cover design
  • 8. What is a 'hold'?
A) A special shelf for rare books
B) A physical bookmark
C) A fee for late returns
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 price of the book
C) The number of pages in the book
D) The author's phone number
  • 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 color of each book's spine
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) Leave a note on the shelf
B) Assume the book is not in the library
C) Ask a librarian for assistance
D) Start reading a different book
  • 13. What is Interlibrary Loan?
A) Repairing damaged books
B) Donating books to a library
C) Borrowing books from other libraries
D) Selling books between libraries
  • 14. What is a good resource for finding award-winning books?
A) A fortune teller
B) The library's display of award winners
C) The encyclopedia
D) The phone book
  • 15. Which of these is NOT a genre of book?
A) Call Number
B) Fantasy
C) Mystery
D) Biography
  • 16. What is an audiobook?
A) A book made of audio equipment
B) A book that is read aloud
C) A very short book
D) A silent book
  • 17. What is the purpose of a library card?
A) To organize the library's books
B) To buy books at the library
C) To work at the library
D) To borrow books and access library resources
  • 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) 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) Ask the librarian for a random book
B) Read the first book you see
C) Only look in the fiction section
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) 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 that is constantly being referenced by librarians
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 containing facts and information, not meant to be read cover to cover
  • 24. What is the purpose of a table of contents?
A) To display the book's call number
B) To show the sections or chapters of a book
C) To list all the characters in the book
D) To provide a summary of the book's plot
  • 25. What is the copyright date?
A) The date the book was checked out
B) The date the author was born
C) The year the book was published
D) The date the book was written
  • 26. What does 'fiction' mean?
A) A very short story
B) A book about facts
C) A story that is made up
D) A true story
  • 27. What is the purpose of book reviews?
A) To sell books at a higher price
B) To provide opinions and critiques of a book
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 rewrite a book
B) To buy a new copy of a book
C) To return a book early
D) To extend the loan period of a book
  • 29. What are the consequences of returning books late?
A) A free book
B) A reward from the library
C) Nothing, there are no consequences
D) Fines or suspension of borrowing privileges
  • 30. What should you do if you find a mistake in a library book?
A) Notify the library staff
B) Correct the mistake yourself
C) Tell everyone about the mistake
D) Ignore the mistake
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