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Books Quiz - Genre - Childrens Literature 4 (Questions)

Children’s literature explores big ideas through stories written for young readers, using clear language, vivid settings, and characters that help children make sense of their world.

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Fascinating Fact:

Narration is often in the first person or close third person, so readers can closely follow the main character’s feelings.

In Specialist Books quizzes on children’s literature, you look at how writers use plot, setting, voice, and language to create stories that are engaging, readable, and appropriate for young readers.

Key Terms

Children’s literature: Writing aimed mainly at young readers, with themes, language, and storylines suited to their age and experience.
Narrative voice: The way a story is told, including the tone, style, and viewpoint used by the storyteller.
Target audience: The group of readers a book is written for, such as early readers, older children, or young teenagers.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is children’s literature as a genre?

Children’s literature is a genre of writing created for young readers, combining clear language, age-appropriate themes, and engaging stories that support enjoyment, understanding, and reading confidence.

How do you study children’s literature in quizzes?

When you study children’s literature in quizzes, you answer questions about plot, character, setting, style, and theme, and think about how these features work together for a young audience.

Why is children’s literature important in education?

Children’s literature is important because it builds reading skills, supports vocabulary growth, and helps pupils explore emotions, relationships, and ethical choices in a safe and imaginative way.

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[ ]	The Bad Beginning
[ ]	The Ominous Opening
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[ ]	The Sinister Start

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[ ]	A python
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[ ]	Austria
[ ]	Germany
[ ]	Italy
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Books Quiz - Genre - Childrens Literature 4 (Answers)

Lucy Maud Montgomery's 1908 novel Anne of Green Gables is set in which Canadian province?

[ ]	Alberta
[ ]	British Columbia
[ ]	Manitoba
[x]	Prince Edward Island

The book tells the story of Anne Shirley, an orphan who is sent to a middle-aged brother and sister by mistake. They had wanted to adopt a boy to help them on their farm

What is the title of the first book in Lemony Snicket's series A Series of Unfortunate Events?

[x]	The Bad Beginning
[ ]	The Ominous Opening
[ ]	The Perilous Prologue
[ ]	The Sinister Start

Violet, Klaus and Sunny are sent to live with Count Olaf

In Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons stories, what do the Blackett sisters call their Uncle Jim?

[ ]	Billy Bones
[x]	Captain Flint
[ ]	Jim Hawkins
[ ]	Long John Silver

He's a 'Friendly Native'

In Louisa May Alcott's 1868 novel Little Women, who is the eldest of the March sisters?

[ ]	Amy
[ ]	Beth
[ ]	Jo
[x]	Meg

Meg is 16 at the beginning of the story, Jo is 15, Beth 13 and Amy 12

In the Horrid Henry books by Francesca Simon, what is the name of Henry's best friend?

[ ]	Disgusting Donald
[ ]	Horrible Hubert
[ ]	Nasty Norman
[x]	Rude Ralph

Ralph never says 'please' or 'thank you'

In Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, what type of creature is Kaa?

[ ]	An elephant
[ ]	A panther
[x]	A python
[ ]	A tiger

The elephant is Hathi, the panther is Bagheera, the tiger is Shere Khan

The 1880 novel Heidi, by Johanna Spyri, is set in which country?

[ ]	Austria
[ ]	Germany
[ ]	Italy
[x]	Switzerland

The book was originally in two volumes - Heidi's years of learning and travel and Heidi makes use of what she has learned

In Susan Coolidge's 1872 book What Katy Did, Katy is injured after falling off a what?

[ ]	Cliff
[ ]	Horse
[ ]	Roof
[x]	Swing

During the course of her four year recovery, Katy changes from a tomboy into a kind young woman