Question 1

Historical fiction is clearly defined; specific categories exist regarding the number of years in the past that are considered "historical."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The term "period fiction" rather than "historical fiction" should be used when a book is set in the past but has a plot that addresses universal themes that are general rather than specific to the period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Thinking Aloud is a metacognitive strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Although facts may be neutral, the interpretation of those facts is not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Authors of historical fiction must walk a fine line between providing inspiring role models for young adults and maintaining historical realism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is true of Julius Lester's Day of Tears?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a linear fiction story. 
B)  It is told in verse. 
C)  It includes multiple voices. 
D)  It is written in chronological order. 
A)  It is a linear fiction story. 
B)  It is told in verse. 
C)  It includes multiple voices. 
D)  It is written in chronological order.

Question 7

Without understanding the past, it is difficult for a young adult to develop a sense of social responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How do adolescent female readers respond?

Accepted Answer

A)  More enthusiastically to realistic characters that act within the societal boundaries of their time periods 
B)  More enthusiastically to less realistic characters portrayed as rebels or outcasts 
C)  With the same levels of enthusiasm to both realistic and less realistic characters 
D)  Most enthusiastically to strong male protagonists 
A)  More enthusiastically to realistic characters that act within the societal boundaries of their time periods 
B)  More enthusiastically to less realistic characters portrayed as rebels or outcasts 
C)  With the same levels of enthusiasm to both realistic and less realistic characters 
D)  Most enthusiastically to strong male protagonists

Question 9

Which of the following is true of the Thinking Aloud strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The instructor models how to monitor, evaluate, and make mental plans for proceeding. 
B)  The instructor stresses one correct interpretation. 
C)  It should be used only with fairly simple texts. 
D)  It is best used with middle grade students. 
A)  The instructor models how to monitor, evaluate, and make mental plans for proceeding. 
B)  The instructor stresses one correct interpretation. 
C)  It should be used only with fairly simple texts. 
D)  It is best used with middle grade students.

Question 10

How could the language in Karen Cushman's novels be described?

Accepted Answer

A)  Authentic 
B)  Simplified 
C)  Contemporary 
D)  Conversational 
A)  Authentic 
B)  Simplified 
C)  Contemporary 
D)  Conversational

Question 11

Social issues in historical fiction

Accepted Answer

A)  Often overlap and interact 
B)  Are separate entities and are easily placed into one category 
C)  Are not significant within historical fiction as the acts should be prominent 
D)  Are side products of the novel 
A)  Often overlap and interact 
B)  Are separate entities and are easily placed into one category 
C)  Are not significant within historical fiction as the acts should be prominent 
D)  Are side products of the novel

Question 12

Historical fiction of today is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Simpler 
B)  More complex 
C)  Completely focused on facts 
D)  Seldom read 
A)  Simpler 
B)  More complex 
C)  Completely focused on facts 
D)  Seldom read

Question 13

The dual nature of historical fiction means that it can be used both as a vehicle for exploring the themes and events of history and as an occasion to learn more about the elements of fiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is Gary Paulson's The Legend of Bass Reeves?

Accepted Answer

A)  Historical fiction account of the first African American marshall, Bass Reeves 
B)  Mixture of fictional accounts with shorter factual sections 
C)  Based on a fictional account of a slave 
D)  A connection to the legend of Davey Crockett 
A)  Historical fiction account of the first African American marshall, Bass Reeves 
B)  Mixture of fictional accounts with shorter factual sections 
C)  Based on a fictional account of a slave 
D)  A connection to the legend of Davey Crockett

Question 15

Historical fiction offers an analysis rather than a synthesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What does Edward Bloor's London Calling combine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Realistic and historical fiction 
B)  Fictional accounts with shorter factual sections 
C)  Fantasy and historical fiction 
D)  Nonfiction and historical fiction 
A)  Realistic and historical fiction 
B)  Fictional accounts with shorter factual sections 
C)  Fantasy and historical fiction 
D)  Nonfiction and historical fiction

Question 17

A book that is set in the past and that has a plot emphasizing general or universal themes not specific to the period should be labeled as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Period fiction 
B)  Historical fiction 
C)  Fiction 
D)  Nonfiction 
A)  Period fiction 
B)  Historical fiction 
C)  Fiction 
D)  Nonfiction

Question 18

Social issues in historical fiction are entities in and of themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Historical fiction that deals with the effects of war should concentrate primarily on the perspectives of those individuals directly involved in the war.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is true about a critical stance in regard to historical fiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  It accepts the "official" interpretation of history and events. 
B)  It looks beyond the "official" interpretation of history and events. 
C)  It should not be considered when reading and analyzing historical fiction. 
D)  It is best used with realistic fiction. 
A)  It accepts the "official" interpretation of history and events. 
B)  It looks beyond the "official" interpretation of history and events. 
C)  It should not be considered when reading and analyzing historical fiction. 
D)  It is best used with realistic fiction.

Historical fiction is clearly defined; specific categories exist regarding the number of years in the past that are considered "historical."

The term "period fiction" rather than "historical fiction" should be used when a book is set in the past but has a plot that addresses universal themes that are general rather than specific to the period.

Thinking Aloud is a metacognitive strategy.

Although facts may be neutral, the interpretation of those facts is not.

Authors of historical fiction must walk a fine line between providing inspiring role models for young adults and maintaining historical realism.

Which of the following is true of Julius Lester's Day of Tears?

Without understanding the past, it is difficult for a young adult to develop a sense of social responsibility.

How do adolescent female readers respond?

Which of the following is true of the Thinking Aloud strategy?

How could the language in Karen Cushman's novels be described?

Social issues in historical fiction

Historical fiction of today is __________.

The dual nature of historical fiction means that it can be used both as a vehicle for exploring the themes and events of history and as an occasion to learn more about the elements of fiction.

What is Gary Paulson's The Legend of Bass Reeves?

Historical fiction offers an analysis rather than a synthesis.

What does Edward Bloor's London Calling combine?

A book that is set in the past and that has a plot emphasizing general or universal themes not specific to the period should be labeled as which of the following?

Social issues in historical fiction are entities in and of themselves.

Historical fiction that deals with the effects of war should concentrate primarily on the perspectives of those individuals directly involved in the war.

Which of the following is true about a critical stance in regard to historical fiction?

Changing Literature, Changing Readers, Changing Classrooms

Bringing Young Adults and Literature Together

The Language of Literary Conversations

Realistic Fiction : Literature Reflecting Life

Traditional Literature : Retelling and Reinventing Tales

Fantasy and Speculative Fiction : Imaginary Worlds and Worlds That Might yet Be

Nonfiction : Artistry and Information

Poetry, Short Stories, and Drama : the Other Literature

Film : Expanding the Literature Curriculum

Appendix: Literature Awards and Booklists

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Exam 5: Historical Fiction : the Past in Perspective

Historical fiction is clearly defined; specific categories exist regarding the number of years in the past that are considered "historical."

The term "period fiction" rather than "historical fiction" should be used when a book is set in the past but has a plot that addresses universal themes that are general rather than specific to the period.

Thinking Aloud is a metacognitive strategy.

Although facts may be neutral, the interpretation of those facts is not.

Authors of historical fiction must walk a fine line between providing inspiring role models for young adults and maintaining historical realism.

Which of the following is true of Julius Lester's Day of Tears?

Without understanding the past, it is difficult for a young adult to develop a sense of social responsibility.

How do adolescent female readers respond?

Which of the following is true of the Thinking Aloud strategy?

How could the language in Karen Cushman's novels be described?

Social issues in historical fiction

Historical fiction of today is __________.

The dual nature of historical fiction means that it can be used both as a vehicle for exploring the themes and events of history and as an occasion to learn more about the elements of fiction.

What is Gary Paulson's The Legend of Bass Reeves?

Historical fiction offers an analysis rather than a synthesis.

What does Edward Bloor's London Calling combine?

A book that is set in the past and that has a plot emphasizing general or universal themes not specific to the period should be labeled as which of the following?

Social issues in historical fiction are entities in and of themselves.

Historical fiction that deals with the effects of war should concentrate primarily on the perspectives of those individuals directly involved in the war.

Which of the following is true about a critical stance in regard to historical fiction?

Changing Literature, Changing Readers, Changing Classrooms

Bringing Young Adults and Literature Together

The Language of Literary Conversations

Realistic Fiction : Literature Reflecting Life

Traditional Literature : Retelling and Reinventing Tales

Fantasy and Speculative Fiction : Imaginary Worlds and Worlds That Might yet Be

Nonfiction : Artistry and Information

Poetry, Short Stories, and Drama : the Other Literature

Film : Expanding the Literature Curriculum

Appendix: Literature Awards and Booklists

Filters