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Question 1

What is children’s literature?

Answer 1

Children’s literature is books and stories specifically written for children, aimed at engaging their imagination and educating them.

Question 2

True or False: Children’s literature only includes picture books.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: __________ is a common theme in children’s literature.

Answer 3

Friendship

Question 4

Who wrote ‘Charlotte’s Web’?

Answer 4

E.B. White

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of children’s literature?

Answer 5

To entertain, educate, and stimulate the imagination of children.

Question 6

What genre includes stories about magical creatures and adventures?

Answer 6

Fantasy

Question 7

True or False: The target age group for children’s literature is strictly defined.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a classic children’s book? A) The Great Gatsby B) Harry Potter C) Moby Dick

Answer 8

B) Harry Potter

Question 9

What is a common characteristic of picture books?

Answer 9

They include illustrations that complement the text.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: __________ literature often involves moral lessons.

Answer 10

Fable

Question 11

Who is the author of ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’?

Answer 11

Eric Carle

Question 12

What age group is typically targeted by middle-grade fiction?

Answer 12

Ages 8 to 12

Question 13

True or False: Children’s poetry is not considered part of children’s literature.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

What is a common element in fairy tales?

Answer 14

Magic and fantastical elements.

Question 15

Multiple Choice: Which book features a character named Matilda? A) The BFG B) Matilda C) The Witches

Answer 15

B) Matilda

Question 16

What role do illustrations play in children’s literature?

Answer 16

They help convey the story and enhance understanding.

Question 17

What is a defining feature of young adult (YA) literature?

Answer 17

It addresses themes relevant to teenagers and young adults.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: __________ is the author of the ‘Harry Potter’ series.

Answer 18

J.K. Rowling

Question 19

What is the significance of ‘The Cat in the Hat’ in children’s literature?

Answer 19

It revolutionized early reading with its simple vocabulary and engaging story.

Question 20

True or False: Children’s literature can have complex themes and characters.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What is the main audience for board books?

Answer 21

Infants and toddlers.

Question 22

What is the purpose of a moral in children’s stories?

Answer 22

To teach a lesson or value.

Question 23

Multiple Choice: Which of these is NOT a common children’s literature genre? A) Adventure B) Horror C) Historical Fiction

Answer 23

B) Horror

Question 24

Who illustrated many of Roald Dahl’s books?

Answer 24

Quentin Blake

Question 25

Fill in the blank: __________ books often feature animals as main characters.

Answer 25

Anthropomorphic

Question 26

What is the term for a story that teaches a lesson, often featuring animals?

Answer 26

Fable

Question 27

The central figure with whom we usually sympathize or identify (hero)

Answer 27

Protagonist

Question 28

The figure who opposes villain, and creates the conflict

Answer 28

Antagonist

Question 29

Children and adults shared a common literature (Aesop’s fables)

Answer 29

Classic world

Question 30

Set examples for children,for a didactic purpose (biblical stories, legends, romantic tales)

Answer 30

Middle Ages

Question 31

Promoted mass education

Answer 31

Renaissance