Question 1

Historical fiction is characterized by

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Historical fiction is characterized by realistic, authentic historical settings, where the story is set in the past and often includes real historical events or figures, but with fictional characters or narratives.

Question 2

In the most common form of historical fiction

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In historical fiction, secondary characters can be either real historical figures or fictional, while the main characters are usually fictional.

Question 3

Good quality historical fiction stories will

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Good quality historical fiction often includes worthy themes that are subtly woven into the narrative, allowing readers to engage with the story on a deeper level without being overtly didactic.

Question 4

When evaluating historical fiction, one should consider all of the following EXCEPT

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Historical fiction does not typically include photographs of characters, as it is a narrative genre, not a visual one.

Question 5

A U.S. book award that honors what is judged to be the most outstanding work of children's historical fiction set in the New World and published in the previous year is the

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The Scott O'Dell Award is specifically given for outstanding children's historical fiction set in the New World.

Question 6

Accuracy of historical detail includes researching and using all of the following EXCEPT

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A universal setting does not contribute to the accuracy of historical detail, as it does not reflect the specific time and place being depicted.

Question 7

Very early historical stories in the 1800s were written

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In the 1800s, many historical stories were written in the style of heroic legends, often romanticizing historical figures and events.

Question 8

The type of biography that is most factual, in that information is documented through
Eyewitness accounts, letters, and diaries, is

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Authentic biography relies on factual evidence such as eyewitness accounts, letters, and diaries to document the subject's life accurately.

Question 9

The type of biography that is based on research but uses imagined conversation to
Create drama is

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A fictionalized biography is based on research but includes imagined conversations and events to enhance the narrative and create drama.

Question 10

Develop a set of matching items with notable authors of historical fiction and biography and milestone books in each, featured in class. (See example in introduction to the test bank.)

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The answer of Develop a set of matching items with...

Question 11

_______________________________ fiction refers to stories set in a time remote enough to be considered history.

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The answer of _______________________________ fiction refers to stories set in...

Question 12

In historical fiction, imaginary characters blend with _____________________________ settings.

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The answer of In historical fiction, imaginary characters blend with...

Question 13

A U.S. book award that honors what is judged to be the most outstanding work of children's historical fiction set in the New World and published in the previous year is ____________________________________________________________________.

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The answer of A U.S. book award that honors what...

Question 14

In the classroom, two organizing principles for presenting topics treated in historical literature are by universal themes and by ____________________________________________________________________.

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The answer of In the classroom, two organizing principles for...

Question 15

Two U.S. book awards honoring the most distinguished work of nonfiction (including biographies) for children published during the previous year are ___________________________________________and ____________________________________________________________________.

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The answer of Two U.S. book awards honoring the most...

Question 16

Children's biography characterized by complete documentation of information is called ____________________________________________________________________.

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The answer of Children's biography characterized by complete documentation of...

Question 17

Three types of children's biography arranged from greatest to least degree of documentation are
a._____________________________________________
b._____________________________________________
c._____________________________________________

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The answer of Three types of children's biography arranged from...

Question 18

A type of children's biography in which the author creates dramatic episodes from known facts by using imagined conversation is called _____________________________________.

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The answer of A type of children's biography in which...

Question 19

A type of children's biography in which the author includes invented dialogue, 
fictional secondary characters, and some reconstructed action is called
__________________________________________________________________

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The answer of A type of children's biography in which...

Question 20

List what you would consider to be the three most important criteria for evaluation of historical fiction for children. Explain and support your choices.

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The answer of List what you would consider to be...

Quiz 9: Historical Fiction and Biography

Historical fiction is characterized by

In the most common form of historical fiction

Good quality historical fiction stories will

When evaluating historical fiction, one should consider all of the following EXCEPT

A U.S. book award that honors what is judged to be the most outstanding work of children's historical fiction set in the New World and published in the previous year is the

Accuracy of historical detail includes researching and using all of the following EXCEPT

Very early historical stories in the 1800s were written

The type of biography that is most factual, in that information is documented through Eyewitness accounts, letters, and diaries, is

The type of biography that is based on research but uses imagined conversation to Create drama is

Develop a set of matching items with notable authors of historical fiction and biography and milestone books in each, featured in class. (See example in introduction to the test bank.)

_______________________________ fiction refers to stories set in a time remote enough to be considered history.

In historical fiction, imaginary characters blend with _____________________________ settings.

A U.S. book award that honors what is judged to be the most outstanding work of children's historical fiction set in the New World and published in the previous year is ____________________________________________________________________.

In the classroom, two organizing principles for presenting topics treated in historical literature are by universal themes and by ____________________________________________________________________.

Two U.S. book awards honoring the most distinguished work of nonfiction (including biographies) for children published during the previous year are _and __________________________.

Children's biography characterized by complete documentation of information is called ____________________________________________________________________.

Three types of children's biography arranged from greatest to least degree of documentation are a._______________________ b._ c._______________________

A type of children's biography in which the author creates dramatic episodes from known facts by using imagined conversation is called _____________________________________.

A type of children's biography in which the author includes invented dialogue, fictional secondary characters, and some reconstructed action is called __________________________________________________________________

List what you would consider to be the three most important criteria for evaluation of historical fiction for children. Explain and support your choices.

Quiz 9: Historical Fiction and Biography

Historical fiction is characterized by

In the most common form of historical fiction

Good quality historical fiction stories will

When evaluating historical fiction, one should consider all of the following EXCEPT

A U.S. book award that honors what is judged to be the most outstanding work of children's historical fiction set in the New World and published in the previous year is the

Accuracy of historical detail includes researching and using all of the following EXCEPT

Very early historical stories in the 1800s were written

The type of biography that is most factual, in that information is documented through Eyewitness accounts, letters, and diaries, is

The type of biography that is based on research but uses imagined conversation to Create drama is

Develop a set of matching items with notable authors of historical fiction and biography and milestone books in each, featured in class. (See example in introduction to the test bank.)

_______________________________ fiction refers to stories set in a time remote enough to be considered history.

In historical fiction, imaginary characters blend with _____________________________ settings.

A U.S. book award that honors what is judged to be the most outstanding work of children's historical fiction set in the New World and published in the previous year is ____________________________________________________________________.

In the classroom, two organizing principles for presenting topics treated in historical literature are by universal themes and by ____________________________________________________________________.

Two U.S. book awards honoring the most distinguished work of nonfiction (including biographies) for children published during the previous year are ___________________________________________and ____________________________________________________________________.

Children's biography characterized by complete documentation of information is called ____________________________________________________________________.

Three types of children's biography arranged from greatest to least degree of documentation are a._____________________________________________ b._____________________________________________ c._____________________________________________

A type of children's biography in which the author creates dramatic episodes from known facts by using imagined conversation is called _____________________________________.

A type of children's biography in which the author includes invented dialogue, fictional secondary characters, and some reconstructed action is called __________________________________________________________________

List what you would consider to be the three most important criteria for evaluation of historical fiction for children. Explain and support your choices.

Two U.S. book awards honoring the most distinguished work of nonfiction (including biographies) for children published during the previous year are _and __________________________.

Three types of children's biography arranged from greatest to least degree of documentation are a._______________________ b._ c._______________________