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Mla Works Cited – Quiz 1
Mla Works Cited Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates your understanding of MLA Works Cited formatting, including alphabetical ordering by author's last name, correct punctuation, and proper citation structure. It covers various types of sources such as books, web pages, and organizational authors.
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1.
What comes first in a citation?
A) Author.
B) Title of the source.
C) Date.
D) Publish.
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Explanations:
In MLA Works Cited, the author's name comes first in a citation. This follows the standard format of providing the creator of the source before any other details.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Author is listed first.
Option B:
Title typically follows after the author's name.
Option C:
Date usually comes after the title and before any other details.
Option D:
Publish is not a standard term in MLA Works Cited format.
2.
The header on my work cited page is
A) Last name, page #.
B) Omitted. A work cited page has no header.
C) Last name page #.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is C) Last name page #. According to MLA guidelines, the header on a Works Cited page should include your last name followed by a page number. This helps in maintaining consistency and ease of reference throughout the document.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it omits the required last name.
Option B:
Incorrect as MLA requires a header on Works Cited pages.
Option C:
Correct as per MLA guidelines for headers on Works Cited pages.
Option D:
Incorrect as option C is correct.
3.
If you do not have an author's name, but the source was written by an organization such as NASA, you should cite them as the author?
A) True.
B) False.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
When citing a source written by an organization such as NASA, you should indeed cite the organization as the author. This is because organizations are considered authoritative sources and are typically recognized as such in academic citations.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
True. Citing an organization like NASA as the author is correct when no individual author is specified.
Option B:
False. This would be incorrect since citing the organization is appropriate in this case.
Option C:
All the above. Not applicable here, as only one option (A) is correct.
Option D:
None of the above. Incorrect because Option A is true and should be selected.
4.
What is this citation?Settle, Jimmy. Never Quit. St. Martin's Griffin, 2018.
A) Picture.
B) Poster.
C) Book.
D) Webpage.
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Explanations:
The citation provided is for a book titled "Never Quit" by Jimmy Settle, published in 2018 by St. Martin's Griffin. This format follows the MLA Works Cited guidelines where books are cited with the author’s name, title of the work, and publisher information.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Picture - Incorrect as it does not match the citation format.
Option B:
Poster - Incorrect as it does not match the citation format.
Option C:
Book - Correct as this matches the citation format for a book in MLA Works Cited.
Option D:
Webpage - Incorrect as it does not match the citation format.
5.
In MLA 8 format a work cited list
A) Follows immediately after the last paragraph of my essay.
B) Is on a separate page at the end of my essay.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is B) Is on a separate page at the end of my essay. According to MLA 8 guidelines, the Works Cited list should appear as a new page titled "Works Cited" and placed after the last page of the text.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. The Works Cited list does not follow immediately after the last paragraph; it is on a separate page.
Option B:
Correct. The Works Cited list should be on a separate page at the end of the essay, titled "Works Cited."
Option C:
Incorrect. This option includes Option A which is incorrect.
Option D:
Incorrect. Option B is correct and does not need to be excluded.
6.
All citations on the Works Cited page should be in ..... order.
A) Alphabetical.
B) Logical.
C) Chronological.
D) Numeral.
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Explanations:
Works cited entries should be listed in alphabetical order by the author's last name for consistency and ease of reference.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Entries are alphabetized.
Option B:
Incorrect. Logical order is not a standard practice.
Option C:
Incorrect. Chronological order is not used in MLA Works Cited pages.
Option D:
Incorrect. Numerical order does not apply to author names.
7.
What is the correct format for a book entry on an MLA Works Cited page?
A) Author's Last Name, First Name. Year of Publication. Title of Book. Publisher.
B) Title of Book. Author's Last Name, First Name. Publisher, Year of Publication.
C) Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Year of Publication.
D) Publisher, Year of Publication. Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Book.
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Explanations:
The correct format for a book entry on an MLA Works Cited page is Option C: Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Year of Publication. This follows the standard structure recommended by the Modern Language Association (MLA) for citing books.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect order; author comes after title.
Option B:
Incorrect order; publisher and year come before title.
Option C:
Correct format as described above.
Option D:
Incorrect order; publisher and year come before title.
8.
MLA Works Cited Practice
A) Logical.
B) Chronological.
C) Numeral.
D) Alphabetical.
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Explanations:
The MLA Works Cited page is organized alphabetically by the author's last name, or by the first word of the citation if no author is listed. This alphabetical order helps researchers and readers easily locate specific sources within the bibliography.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Logical - Not specifically related to MLA organization.
Option B:
Chronological - Citations are not arranged by date of publication in MLA format.
Option C:
Numeral - Numerical order is not used for organizing citations in MLA Works Cited.
Option D:
Alphabetical - Correct. Citations are listed alphabetically by author's last name or first word of the citation if no author is given.
9.
Which of the following examples correctly writes the author's name in a citation?
A) Everdeen, katniss.
B) Katniss Everdeen.
C) Everdeen, Katniss.
D) Everdeen Katniss.
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Explanations:
Correct MLA format for an author's name in a citation is the last name followed by a comma and then the first name, with no periods after initials. This matches Option C: Everdeen, Katniss.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect order; should be last name, comma, first name.
Option B:
First name before last name; incorrect order and no comma after last name.
Option C:
Correct MLA format: last name, comma, first name.
Option D:
No comma between names; should be last name, comma, first name.
10.
The second line of the citation on a works cited page is .....
A) Justified with the left margin.
B) Indented 10 spaces.
C) Indented 5 spaces.
D) Justified with the right margin.
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Explanations:
The second line of the citation on a works cited page is indented 5 spaces. This indentation helps to visually distinguish each entry, making the document easier to read and navigate.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Justified with the left margin.
Option B:
Indented 10 spaces.
Option C:
Correct. Indented 5 spaces.
Option D:
Justified with the right margin.
11.
What size font is used in MLA 8 formatting?
A) 11.
B) 10.
C) 12.
D) 8.
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Explanations:
The MLA Handbook, in its eighth edition (MLA 8), specifies that the font size for a Works Cited page should be 12-point type. This ensures readability and consistency across documents.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect; MLA 8 recommends 12-point, not 11.
Option B:
Incorrect; MLA 8 recommends 12-point, not 10.
Option C:
Correct; MLA 8 specifies the use of 12-point font for Works Cited entries.
Option D:
Incorrect; MLA 8 recommends 12-point, not 8.
12.
Rogers, Steve. "Owning the Shield" Super Heroes, Marvel HQ, 3 Jan. 2019, www.superheroes.org.What is missing?
A) Period after the webpage title.
B) The author's name is in the wrong order.
C) The date is in the wrong order.
D) Comma after the website title.
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Explanations:
The MLA citation provided is missing a period at the end of the webpage title "Owning the Shield". According to MLA guidelines, titles within citations should not have ending punctuation unless they are part of a larger title or sentence. Since this appears to be a standalone title, it requires an ending period.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The citation is missing a period after the webpage title "Owning the Shield".
Option B:
Incorrect. The author's name order (last name, first name) is correct in MLA format.
Option C:
Incorrect. The date order is correct as day, month, year.
Option D:
Incorrect. There should be a comma after the website title "Super Heroes", not a period.
13.
What is this citation?Loucks, Colby, and Ginette Hemley. "Giant Panda." WWF, 2022, https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/giant-panda.
A) Poster.
B) Webpage.
C) Book.
D) Picture.
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Explanations:
The citation provided is for an online source, specifically a webpage from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) website. The format includes author names, species name, organization, date, and URL, which are typical elements of an MLA Works Cited entry for a webpage.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Poster - Incorrect as it is not a physical poster but an online source.
Option B:
Webpage - Correct as the citation points to an online document from WWF's website.
Option C:
Book - Incorrect as books have different citation formats including page numbers and publisher information.
Option D:
Picture - Incorrect as it is a text-based source, not an image.
14.
Which of the following should not appear on a Works Cited page?
A) Consistent font size.
B) Alphabetical order.
C) Double-spacing.
D) Numbering of sources.
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Explanations:
The MLA Works Cited page does not require sources to be numbered. Instead, entries are listed in alphabetical order by the author's last name and double-spaced without additional spacing between entries. Consistent font size is also a general formatting guideline for documents but not specific to the Works Cited page.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Consistent font size is a general document formatting guideline, not required specifically on the MLA Works Cited page.
Option B:
Alphabetical order is mandatory for entries in an MLA Works Cited page.
Option C:
Double-spacing is required for all entries in an MLA Works Cited page.
Option D:
Numbering of sources is not a requirement; entries are listed alphabetically without numbering.
15.
A website (www.EnglishRocks.com) with a page titled English Rocks with no page numbers. Which citation is CORRECT?
A) English is great (website).
B) English is great (English Rocks).
C) English is great ("English Rocks").
D) English is great (www.EnglishRocks.com).
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Explanations:
The correct answer is C) English is great ("English Rocks"). According to MLA Works Cited guidelines, when citing a website without page numbers, the title of the webpage should be placed in quotation marks. This format helps distinguish it from other types of sources and clearly indicates that "English Rocks" is the specific page being cited.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it does not include the website title or quotation marks.
Option B:
Incorrect for the same reason as Option A; no quotation marks around the webpage title.
Option C:
Correct, following MLA guidelines by using quotation marks around the webpage title "English Rocks".
Option D:
Incorrect because it uses the domain name instead of the specific page title in quotation marks.
16.
Works cited pages are organized ..... by .....
A) Alphabetically, author's last name.
B) Alphabetically, title.
C) Chronologically, date of publication.
D) Chronologically, date you accessed the source.
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Explanations:
Works cited pages are organized alphabetically by the author's last name, which is a standard practice in MLA formatting to ensure that sources can be easily located and referenced.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Authors' names guide alphabetical organization.
Option B:
Incorrect. Titles are not the primary organizing factor.
Option C:
Incorrect. Dates do not determine the order of entries.
Option D:
Incorrect. Access dates are typically noted but do not affect the main organization.
17.
In MLA format, if a source has three or more authors, how should it be cited in the Works Cited page?
A) List all authors' names.
B) List the first author's name followed by 'et al.'.
C) List the first two authors' names followed by 'et al.'.
D) List only the first author's name.
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Explanations:
In MLA format, when a source has three or more authors, the correct citation practice is to list only the first author's name followed by 'et al.' This simplifies the citation process and maintains readability in the Works Cited page. For example: (Smith et al.). This rule applies because it avoids cluttering the citation with too many names while still providing sufficient attribution.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it lists all authors' names, which is cumbersome for sources with three or more authors.
Option B:
Correct. Lists the first author's name followed by 'et al.', adhering to MLA guidelines for multiple authors.
Option C:
Incorrect as it only lists the first two authors' names, which is not the standard practice for sources with three or more authors in MLA format.
Option D:
Incorrect as it omits all but the first author's name, which does not provide enough information about the source.
18.
Citations on a work cited page are
A) Numbered to show each new citation.
B) Are listed in order of appearance in my essay.
C) Are alphabetical by the source titles.
D) Are alphabetical by author last name/title of resource.
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Explanations:
The MLA Works Cited page requires citations to be listed alphabetically by the author's last name, and if there is no author, then by the title of the source. This ensures a consistent and organized format that makes it easy for readers to find specific sources.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Citations are not numbered on an MLA Works Cited page.
Option B:
Incorrect. Citations should be in alphabetical order, not the order of appearance in the essay.
Option C:
Incorrect. Citations are ordered by author last name or title if no author is present, not alphabetically by source titles alone.
Option D:
Correct. This accurately describes how MLA Works Cited pages should be formatted.
19.
What is the correct parenthetical citation for this journal article?Gowdy, John. "Avoiding Self-organized Extinction:Toward a Co-evolutionary Economics of Sustainability." International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology, vol. 14, no. 1, 2007, pp. 27-36.
A) (Gowdy).
B) (Gowdy 27).
C) (Gowdy, "Avoiding" 27).
D) (Gowdy, 27).
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Explanations:
The correct parenthetical citation for the given journal article is (Gowdy 27). This follows the MLA Works Cited format, where the author's last name and the page number are used in parentheses to cite a specific source within the text.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it only includes the author's name without the page number.
Option B:
Correct. It includes both the author's last name and the page number, which is standard in MLA format for parenthetical citations.
Option C:
Incorrect due to including the title of the article within the citation, which is not necessary according to MLA guidelines.
Option D:
Incorrect as it omits the page number, which is essential in MLA citations for specific references.
20.
What is the purpose of a Works Cited page in MLA format?
A) To list all the sources referenced in the essay.
B) To summarize the essay's main points.
C) To provide a biography of the author.
D) To include additional information not in the essay.
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Explanations:
The Works Cited page in MLA format serves to list all the sources referenced in the essay, providing complete bibliographic information for each source used in the research. This allows readers to locate and verify the sources themselves if needed.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. It lists all the sources referenced in the essay.
Option B:
Incorrect. Summarizing main points is not the purpose of a Works Cited page.
Option C:
Incorrect. Providing biographies of authors is not part of MLA format requirements for a Works Cited page.
Option D:
Incorrect. Additional information not in the essay would be included elsewhere, such as endnotes or appendices.
21.
A book with page numbers written by Lori Ratliff ..... Which citation is INCORRECT?
A) Ratliff asserts that English rocks (14).
B) According to Ratliff, English rocks (14).
C) English rocks (Ratliff 14).
D) English rocks (Ratliff, 14).
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Explanations:
Option A is incorrect because it does not follow the MLA Works Cited format for in-text citations, which should include the author's last name and page number within parentheses. Option D correctly follows this format by placing both the author’s last name and the page number inside parentheses.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect; lacks proper MLA formatting.
Option B:
Correct; follows MLA in-text citation style.
Option C:
Correct; follows MLA in-text citation style.
Option D:
Correct; follows MLA in-text citation style.
22.
Your entire Works Cited page should be .....
A) No spacing.
B) Double spaced.
C) Triple spaced.
D) Single spaced.
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Explanations:
The MLA Works Cited page should be double spaced to maintain consistency with the overall formatting guidelines of an MLA paper. This ensures readability and adheres to the standards set by the Modern Language Association for academic citations.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
No spacing is incorrect as it would make the document difficult to read.
Option B:
Double spaced is correct, aligning with MLA guidelines.
Option C:
Triple spaced is unnecessary and could be overly cumbersome for reading and referencing.
Option D:
Single spaced does not meet the requirements of an MLA Works Cited page as it lacks the necessary spacing for clarity and readability.
23.
How should you organize your works cited page?
A) Alphabetize by title name.
B) Alphabetize by the last name of the first author.
C) Alphabetize by the first name of the first author.
D) It doesn't really matter as long as they are included.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Alphabetize by the last name of the first author.
In MLA format, sources are listed in alphabetical order based on the author's last name. This method ensures a clear and organized presentation that makes it easy for readers to find specific citations.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Alphabetizing by title can lead to confusion as titles may not always be unique.
Option B:
Correct. This is the standard MLA format practice.
Option C:
Incorrect. Using first names would complicate the organization and make it harder to locate specific sources quickly.
Option D:
Incorrect. While any method that includes all citations is better than none, proper alphabetical order by last name is required for MLA formatting standards.
24.
True or false:You always need the publisher when citing a webpage.
A) True.
B) False.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
MLA guidelines for citing webpages do not always require the publisher if it is not available. The essential elements include author, title of the source, website name, date of publication or update, and URL. If the publisher is missing, other details can suffice.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect because MLA does not always require the publisher.
Option B:
Correct as explained above.
Option C:
Incorrect since Option B is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect as there is a correct answer among the options provided.
25.
True or False:If you go to the "Cite this for Me" page, you can create citations for books, magazines, and primary sources.
A) True.
B) False.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The "Cite this for Me" page is designed to assist users in creating citations for various types of sources, including books, magazines, and primary sources. Therefore, the statement is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
True.
Option B:
False.
Option C:
All the above.
Option D:
None of the above.
26.
True or False? When citing a book, put a comma between the author's name and page number.
A) False.
B) True.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
In MLA Works Cited format, there is no comma between the author's name and the page number when citing a book. The correct format includes the author's last name followed directly by the page number without any punctuation in between.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. No comma is needed.
Option B:
Incorrect. A comma should not be placed between the author and the page number.
Option C:
Incorrect. Option A is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
27.
If there is no author, what is used instead?
A) Website article title.
B) Editor's name.
C) Page number.
D) Book title.
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Explanations:
When an author is not listed, the title of the work (such as a website article) is used in place of the author's name in MLA Works Cited entries.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The title of the article or webpage serves as the identifier when no author is provided.
Option B:
Incorrect. Editors typically do not replace authors in MLA citations unless specified by the source material.
Option C:
Incorrect. Page numbers are used for in-text citations, not to replace an author's name in Works Cited entries.
Option D:
Incorrect. Book titles alone do not replace authors in MLA Works Cited unless the book is self-published and no author is listed.
28.
What is missing from this website citation?Jackson, Percy. "Finding the Golden Fleece." Modern Demigods, Mount Olympus, 3 Mar. 2014.
A) Author.
B) URL.
C) Publisher.
D) Webpage Title.
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Explanations:
The citation is missing a URL, which is essential for locating the webpage in MLA Works Cited format. A complete citation should include all necessary components to allow readers to find the source easily.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Author's name is already provided.
Option B:
URL is missing, making it incomplete according to MLA standards.
Option C:
Publisher information is not required for webpages in MLA format.
Option D:
Webpage title is included.
29.
Which part of an MLA citation should be capitalized?
A) Author's name.
B) First and last words of title.
C) Most words of 5 or more letters.
D) All of the above.
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Explanations:
In MLA citations, the author's name is always capitalized in the Works Cited list. Additionally, the first and last words of the title are capitalized, while most words with five or more letters are also capitalized. This comprehensive approach ensures clarity and consistency in citation formatting.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Author's name is always capitalized.
Option B:
First and last words of title are capitalized.
Option C:
Most words with 5 or more letters in the title are capitalized.
Option D:
All of the above are correct according to MLA guidelines.
30.
When alphabetizing your works cited page, which of the following factors should you consider first?
A) The publication date.
B) The author's last name.
C) The publisher's nameTags8.6.R.2.
D) The title of the source.
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Explanations:
When alphabetizing your works cited page, the first factor to consider is the author's last name. This is a fundamental rule in MLA formatting, ensuring consistency and ease of reference for readers.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Publication date comes after considering the author's last name.
Option B:
Correct - The author's last name is the primary sorting criterion.
Option C:
Publisher's name is only used if there is no author or when multiple authors are listed and their names are identical.
Option D:
Title of the source is considered after the author's name, especially for works with no author.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of MLA Works Cited?
The purpose of MLA Works Cited is to provide a standardized format for acknowledging sources used in academic writing, ensuring proper credit and avoiding plagiarism.
How do I format the header in an MLA Works Cited page?
The header for an MLA Works Cited page should include your last name and page number in the upper right corner, double-spaced and flush with the margin.
What is the difference between MLA Works Cited format for organizational authors and individual authors?
For organizational authors, list the name of the organization as the author. For individual authors, include their last name followed by a comma and their first name.
How do I cite a website in MLA Works Cited?
To cite a website in MLA Works Cited, include the author's last name and first initial (if available), the title of the webpage or article, the title of the website, the publisher, the date of publication, and the URL.
What are some common mistakes to avoid in MLA Works Cited?
Common mistakes include forgetting to double-space entries, omitting necessary information like publication dates or URLs, and not using hanging indents. Always refer to the official MLA Handbook for precise formatting rules.