Test Bank
Chapter 5 – Picture Books Multiple Choice 1.
Which of the following distinguishes picture books from other types of books? a. A picture book has pictures and other books do not. b. In picture books, the text is always more important than the pictures. c. In picture books, the illustrations are as important as the text or even more important than the text. d. Picture books are written and illustrated for preschoolers.
2.
Which of the following is probably the least important criteria for evaluating picture books? a. Accuracy of illustrations b. The relationship between words and pictures c. The size of the type d. The importance of the theme
3.
According to Cianciolo, which of the following is not a major factor in how a child responds to a picture book? a. The background of the artist b. The age and stage of development of the child c. The child’s emotional state of readiness d. The extent of the preparation provided by an adult
4.
According to Cianciolo’s analysis of children’s choices of picture books, children prefer illustrations that a. Depict the here-and-now fantasy, and/or humor b. Are colorful and detailed c. Are drawn in a realistic or cartoon style d. All of the above
5.
Mother Goose serves as an excellent introduction to verse for very young children because of its a. Rhyme, pleasing sounds, and rhythm b. Imagery and introspection c. Subtle lessons for children d. All of the above
6.
The Mother Goose rhyme “Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers” has a repetition of sound called a. Rhythm b. Alliteration c. Exaggeration d. Onomatopoeia
7.
Which of the following is probably the strongest reason that there have been so many collections of Mother Goose rhymes? a. They have strong, enduring appeal for children. b. They are not expensive to reproduce. c. They are familiar to adults. d. They are among the earliest literature for children.
8.
Toy books can include a. Board books b. Pop-up books c. Cloth and plastic books d. All of the above
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