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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) Your interests
B) The book's length
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) Reading book reviews online
C) Asking a librarian for recommendations
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) Online forums
B) The last chapter
C) The book jacket's synopsis
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 cookbook section
D) The science fiction section
  • 5. What does ' Dewey Decimal System' refer to?
A) A type of bookmark
B) A literary award
C) A bookbinding technique
D) A library classification system
  • 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) Use the library's online catalog
D) Search every shelf individually
  • 7. What is a good way to determine if a non-fiction book is credible?
A) Read the foreword only
B) Assume all library books are accurate
C) Check the author's credentials and sources
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 number of pages in the book
B) The author's phone number
C) The price of the book
D) The unique code that identifies a book's location in the library
  • 10. What's a good way to decide between two similar books?
A) Pick the thicker one
B) Pick the one with the shiniest cover
C) Read the first few pages of each
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 publication dates of each book
B) The author's age when writing each book
C) The color of each book's spine
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 phone book
C) The library's display of award winners
D) The encyclopedia
  • 15. Which of these is NOT a genre of book?
A) Fantasy
B) Call Number
C) Mystery
D) Biography
  • 16. What is an audiobook?
A) A very short book
B) A book made of audio equipment
C) A silent book
D) A book that is read aloud
  • 17. What is the purpose of a library card?
A) To borrow books and access library resources
B) To buy books at the library
C) To organize the library's books
D) To work at the library
  • 18. What is a periodical?
A) A very old book
B) A rare type of bookmark
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) Guess what the library might be doing
B) Look in the dictionary
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) Ask the librarian for a random book
B) Read the first book you see
C) Search the library catalog using keywords
D) Only look in the fiction section
  • 21. What is the best way to handle library books?
A) Folding down the corners of pages
B) With clean hands and care
C) Marking them up with a pen
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) Ignore the damage and return it
C) Report the damage to the library staff
D) Try to repair it yourself with tape
  • 23. What is a reference book?
A) A book that is constantly being referenced by librarians
B) A book containing facts and information, not meant to be read cover to cover
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 show the sections or chapters of a book
B) To display the book's call number
C) To provide a summary of the book's plot
D) To list all the characters in the book
  • 25. What is the copyright date?
A) The date the book was written
B) The date the author was born
C) The year the book was published
D) The date the book was checked out
  • 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 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 extend the loan period of a book
B) To rewrite a book
C) To return a book early
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) Nothing, there are no consequences
C) A reward from the library
D) A free book
  • 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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