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How to choose a book at the library
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  • 1. What's the first thing you should consider when choosing a book?
A) The book's length
B) The book's price
C) The cover art
D) Your interests
  • 2. Which of these is NOT a good way to discover new books at the library?
A) Looking at books only in the 'New Arrivals' section.
B) Reading book reviews online
C) Asking a librarian for recommendations
D) Browsing shelves based on genre
  • 3. What is a good resource for learning about the plot of a book without spoiling the ending?
A) Wikipedia plot summaries
B) The last chapter
C) Online forums
D) The book jacket's synopsis
  • 4. If you enjoy historical fiction, where should you start browsing?
A) The historical fiction section
B) The cookbook section
C) The science fiction section
D) The biography 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) Use the library's online catalog
B) Ask other patrons
C) Search every shelf individually
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) Assume all library books are accurate
C) Judge by the cover design
D) Read the foreword only
  • 8. What is a 'hold'?
A) A fee for late returns
B) A special shelf for rare books
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 author's phone number
B) The unique code that identifies a book's location in the library
C) The number of pages in the book
D) The price of 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) Pick the one with the shiniest cover
D) Read the first few pages of each
  • 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) Ask a librarian for assistance
C) Assume the book is not in the library
D) Start reading a different book
  • 13. What is Interlibrary Loan?
A) Selling books between libraries
B) Borrowing books from other libraries
C) Donating books to a library
D) Repairing damaged books
  • 14. What is a good resource for finding award-winning books?
A) A fortune teller
B) The encyclopedia
C) The phone book
D) The library's display of award winners
  • 15. Which of these is NOT a genre of book?
A) Call Number
B) Biography
C) Mystery
D) Fantasy
  • 16. What is an audiobook?
A) A book made of audio equipment
B) A book that is read aloud
C) A silent book
D) A very short book
  • 17. What is the purpose of a library card?
A) To work at the library
B) To organize the library's books
C) To buy books at the library
D) To borrow books and access library resources
  • 18. What is a periodical?
A) A rare type of bookmark
B) A very old book
C) A book about periods of history
D) A magazine or journal published regularly
  • 19. What is the best way to learn about library events and programs?
A) Look in the dictionary
B) Check the library's website or bulletin board
C) Ask a random stranger
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) Read the first book you see
B) Search the library catalog using keywords
C) Ask the librarian for a random book
D) Only look in the fiction section
  • 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) Hide the damage with a bookmark
B) Report the damage to the library staff
C) Ignore the damage and return it
D) Try to repair it yourself with tape
  • 23. What is a reference book?
A) A book with a lot of references to other books
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 that you must return to the reference desk immediately
  • 24. What is the purpose of a table of contents?
A) To display the book's call number
B) To list all the characters in the book
C) To provide a summary of the book's plot
D) To show the sections or chapters of a book
  • 25. What is the copyright date?
A) The date the book was written
B) The date the book was checked out
C) The year the book was published
D) The date the author was born
  • 26. What does 'fiction' mean?
A) A true story
B) A story that is made up
C) A book about facts
D) A very short 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 return a book early
B) To buy a new copy of a book
C) To rewrite a book
D) To extend the loan period of a book
  • 29. What are the consequences of returning books late?
A) A free book
B) Nothing, there are no consequences
C) Fines or suspension of borrowing privileges
D) A reward from the library
  • 30. What should you do if you find a mistake in a library book?
A) Correct the mistake yourself
B) Tell everyone about the mistake
C) Notify the library staff
D) Ignore the mistake
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