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College of Teacher Education – Undergraduate Programs

Examination in EEd- 221 Children’s Adolescent Literature

Name: ______________________ Score: ______________

Section: _____________________ Date: _______________

General Directions:
1. Erasures should be avoided.
2. Answers must be complete and in correct spelling.
3. Unanswered questions will be marked wrong.

I. Multiple Choice
Directions: Read each test item carefully and select the response that best answers the question
or statement. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space before each number.

1. It is a type of literature that consists of stories that have been passed down through
generations, they were initially told orally and written down later.
A. Traditional literature C. Fiction
B. Modern literature D. Non- Fiction
2. Although the genre of traditional literature might vary, the majority of these stories
contain certain basic traits, particularly in the form of character archetypes. What are
the common characters in traditional Literature? humans, gods, or animals.
A. Toys, things, and animals C. Humans, gods, and animals
B. Insects, reptiles, and amphibian D. Deities, gods, and monsters

3. It is a type of traditional literature that contains a lesson to be learned and typical to a

certain culture, it can take many forms, like fables, tall tales, and even ghost stories.

A. Fiction C. Non- fiction

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B. Folktale D. Picture books

4. According to ___________, the term folktales refers to a traditional narrative of
unidentified authorship that has been passed down from generation to generation,
regardless of its substance, is referred to as a folktale.
A. Parayno M. Salud C. Mary Cooper
B. John Newbery D. Hans Christian Andersen
5. The following are the characteristics of folktales except one.
A. Has no known individual author
B. Plays a role in the emotional development of children
C. Has no fixed or original form
D. Adapted to any age
6. The following are the different values that folktales possess exept one.
A. Gives pleasure and enjoyment to children
B. Stirs the imagination
C. Gives insight into life
D. Characters appeal to both children and adults
7. It is a type of traditional literature that consists of brief stories with animals that have
been given human characteristics in order to teach a particular moral or lesson.
A. Fables C. Fairy tales
B. Folktales D. Parable
8. There are several tales that sprang from an oral tradition and are present in every
culture, who is the well-known author of Fables?
A. Parayno M. Salud C. Aesop
B. John Newbery D. Hans Christian Andersen

9. It is a symbolic narrative from the distant past that deal with cosmogony and cosmology,
may be linked to belief systems or rituals, and may be used to guide societal activity and
values?
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A. Allegory C. Myth
B. Legend D. Folklore
10. What is a semi-true tale that has been passed down from generation to generation and
holds significance for the culture from which it originated? Typically, it has elements of
reality or is based on historical facts, but it also has legendary elements.
A. Legend C. Myth
B. Fantasy D. Fiction

II. Modified True or False

Directions: Write T if the statement is true. if it is false, change the underlined word or
group of words to make the statement true. Write it on the space provided.

_____________1. The term "illustrated books" is frequently used to refer to a book, typically
produced for children, in which the information is expressed via the use of both words and
pictures, or just through the use of the images.

_____________2. Board books are designed for the youngest readers because their cardboard
pages can resist damage from growing lips and fingers.

_____________3. Books for illiterate, usually referred to as beginning readers or early readers,
have a small vocabulary and a chapter-book format. Larger text blocks are used, and the
associated photos serve more as illustrations than as crucial plot points.

______________4. Non-fiction picture books introduce children to new subjects in a simple

way. The examples of this are A Million Dots by Andrew Clements, Bring on the Birds by Susan
Stockdale, and Wangari’s Trees of Peace by Jeanette Winter.

_____________5. A book with less text per page, bigger font, and more white space is better
suited for beginning readers.
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______________6. As they were first published in the early 20th century, picture books are a
relatively recent kind of book. Several people credit Wanda Gag with helping to establish the
picture book genre.

______________7. Yummy Yucky by Leslie Patricelli, Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boynton, and
What’s on My Head by Margaret Millern are some examples of concept books.

______________8. Nonfiction picture books provide kids a straightforward introduction to new

concepts. This kind of book is suitable for readers aged three to twelve.

______________9. Reading aloud to a kid forges a relationship, develops social skills, and
highlights the importance of books and reading to the adult.

______________10. Fractured fairytales are a revised fairy tale because, given that the genre
of fairy tales originated as oral traditions, any retelling that altered the plot even slightly would
cause problems.

III. Completion test

Directions: Supply the appropriate term to be used in order to complete its meaning.

1.__________is distinguished from other genres by story elements that violate the
natural, physical laws of our world.  Stories in this genre include such 2. _______ as
talking animals, imaginary worlds, fanciful characters, and magical beings.

3.Characterized by animals behaving as human beings in which they experience

emotions, talk, and have the ability to reason. Example: ______________________.

4. _______________are worlds that do not exist in the real world. It is almost

indistinguishable except for the presence of invented characters and events.
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5. ______________consists of complex narratives, often connected to sequels, which

contain recurring themes and motifs. They may be set in a created world, and characters
may call on ancient or fundamental powers, good or evil.
6. Tales that long enchanted listeners and readers. Authors draw from familiar stories
and create complex plots featuring ____________ characters.

7-8 The final point to be made about modern fantasy is the role that
______________plays in the genre. Scientific fiction is often grouped with fantasy even
though it explores scientific concepts in our world versus ____________ in an imaginary
world.

9-10 Some adults dismiss ____________as being too whimsical and not grounded firmly
in reality. In actuality, good fantasy tells the truth about life.  It clarifies the
___________and captures the essence of our deepest emotions, dreams, hopes, and
fears.

Prepared by:

Jiovic O. Alilio
Bachelor of Secondary Education - English 2201
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Answer Key

I. Multiple Choice II. Modified True or False III. Completion test

1. A 1. Picture books 1. Modern Fantasy

2. C 2. True 2. Elements
3. B 3. Easy readers 3. The jungle book
4. A 4. True 4. Imaginary worlds
5. B 5. With more 5. High fantasy
6. D 6. True 6. Multidimensional
7. A 7. Board books 7. Science fiction
8. C 8. True 8. Magical concepts
9. C 9. True 9. Modern fantasy
10. A 10. True 10. Human condition