Test Prep - Citing Sources and Research Questions

Mason, Hannah, and Benjamin are working on a project about famous authors. They need to cite a book in their bibliography. Which of the following is the correct way to cite a book in MLA format?

• Title of Book. First name, Last name. Publisher, Year of Publication.
• Last name, First name. Title of Book. Publisher, Year of Publication.
• First name, Last name, Title of Book, Publisher, Year of Publication
• Publisher, Book Title, Year of Publication, Last Name, First Name

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Schuster, William. Animals of the Wetland. Vintage Press, 2001. According to MLA guidelines, why are the words Animals of the Wetland italicized in the works cited?

• A. It is an encyclopedia.
• B. It is a book title.
• C. Article titles are italicized.
• D. It is the publisher.

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Your works cited page (bibliography) should be in ____ order.

• alphabetical
• chronological
• random
• numerical

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Jill has written a paper about platypus and has used these sources: 1. Furr, Mandela. Rare Mammals. Oxford University Press, 2016. 2. Cross, Jeff. "Nocturnal Animals." Mammal Journal, vol. 30, no. 5, January 2019, pp. 33-50. 3. Dino, Cynthia. "Social Behavior Found in Platypus." University of Queensland, 27 Nov. 2017, www.univertsityofqueensland.edu/animalstudy-research/platypus. Accessed 21 Jan 2019. 4. Markle, Kim. "Mammals of Australia." Sydney Post, 28 Aug. 2018, p. A5. Which author's name should come first on the Works Cited page?

• Cross, Jeff. "Nocturnal Animals." Mammal Journal, vol. 30, no. 5, January 2019, pp. 33-50.
• Dino, Cynthia. "Social Behavior Found in Platypus." University of Queensland, 27 Nov. 2017,
• Markle, Kim. "Mammals of Australia." Sydney Post, 28 Aug. 2018, p. A5.
• Furr, Mandela. Rare Mammals. Oxford University Press, 2016.

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Kris is at home looking at his dad's bookshelves. He decides he would like to learn more about Egyptian pyramids. Which resource should he look to?

• Dictionary
• Almanac
• Atlas
• Encyclopedia

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Jill has written a paper about platypus and has used these sources: 1. Furr, Mandela. Rare Mammals. Oxford University Press, 2016. 2. Cross, Jeff. "Nocturnal Animals." Mammal Journal, vol. 30, no. 5, January 2019, pp. 33-50. 3. Dino, Cynthia. "Social Behavior Found in Platypus." University of Queensland, 27 Nov. 2017, www.univertsityofqueensland.edu/animalstudy-research/platypus. Accessed 21 Jan 2019. 4. Markle, Kim. "Mammals of Australia." Sydney Post, 28 Aug. 2018, p. A5. What type of source did Jill use in source number 3?

• a book
• a magazine
• a newspaper
• a website

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Jill has written a paper about platypus and has used these sources: 1. Furr, Mandela. Rare Mammals. Oxford University Press, 2016. 2. Cross, Jeff. "Nocturnal Animals." Mammal Journal, vol. 30, no. 5, January 2019, pp. 33-50. 3. Dino, Cynthia. "Social Behavior Found in Platypus." University of Queensland, 27 Nov. 2017, www.univertsityofqueensland.edu/animalstudy-research/platypus. Accessed 21 Jan 2019. 4. Markle, Kim. "Mammals of Australia." Sydney Post, 28 Aug. 2018, p. A5. In what year was the newspaper article "Mammals of Australia" published?

• 2019
• 2018
• 2017
• 2016

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Emma wants to know how sleep affects a child's ability to practice their band instrument. Which of the following research questions would best help Emma find information about her topic?

• How many children in middle school are in band?
• Do children who sleep longer practice their band instrument longer?
• Are band instruments useful for parents?
• Should children be allowed to be in band?

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Ava wants to know how diet can affect a person's attitude and mental health. Which of the following research questions could Ava use to find information about her topic?

• What are the health benefits of eating dark chocolate?
• How does the consumption of sugar affect mood?
• Which types of fast food have the most calories?
• How does the sodium in salt increase blood pressure?

Jo Marchant wrote a book called Decoding the Heavens, published in 2009 by Da Capo Press. Which of the following appears first in the citation?

• Jo

• Da Capo Press

• Marchant

• Decoding the Heavens

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