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 book's price
D) The cover art
  • 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) The book jacket's synopsis
B) The last chapter
C) Online forums
D) Wikipedia plot summaries
  • 4. If you enjoy historical fiction, where should you start browsing?
A) The biography section
B) The historical fiction section
C) The science fiction section
D) The cookbook section
  • 5. What does ' Dewey Decimal System' refer to?
A) A type of bookmark
B) A literary award
C) A library classification system
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) 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 price of the book
B) The author's phone number
C) The unique code that identifies a book's location in the library
D) The number of pages in the book
  • 10. What's a good way to decide between two similar books?
A) Pick the one with the shiniest cover
B) Read the first few pages of each
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) Leave a note on the shelf
B) Start reading a different book
C) Ask a librarian for assistance
D) Assume the book is not in the library
  • 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 encyclopedia
B) The library's display of award winners
C) The phone book
D) A fortune teller
  • 15. Which of these is NOT a genre of book?
A) Mystery
B) Fantasy
C) Biography
D) Call Number
  • 16. What is an audiobook?
A) A book made of audio equipment
B) A silent book
C) A book that is read aloud
D) A very short 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 organize the library's books
D) To work at the library
  • 18. What is a periodical?
A) A book about periods of history
B) A magazine or journal published regularly
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) Look in the dictionary
B) Guess what the library might be doing
C) Ask a random stranger
D) Check the library's website or bulletin board
  • 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) Read the first book you see
D) Only look in the fiction section
  • 21. What is the best way to handle library books?
A) Leaving them outside in the rain
B) Marking them up with a pen
C) Folding down the corners of pages
D) With clean hands and care
  • 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 containing facts and information, not meant to be read cover to cover
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 date the book was written
C) The date the author was born
D) The year the book was published
  • 26. What does 'fiction' mean?
A) A true story
B) A very short story
C) A story that is made up
D) A book about facts
  • 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 make books look more appealing
D) To summarize the plot of a book
  • 28. What does it mean to 'renew' a book?
A) To rewrite a book
B) To return a book early
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) Fines or suspension of borrowing privileges
B) A free book
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) Notify the library staff
B) Tell everyone about the mistake
C) Correct the mistake yourself
D) Ignore the mistake
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