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MLA Works Cited Format Quiz with Answer Key

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๐Ÿ“š Quick Study Guide

  • ๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ Author: List the author's last name, followed by a comma, and then their first name. (e.g., Smith, John)
  • ๐Ÿ“ฐ Title of Source: Italicize the title of books, journals, and websites. Use quotation marks for articles, essays, and shorter works.
  • ๐Ÿข Title of Container: The larger work that holds the source (e.g., a journal or website). Italicize this title.
  • ๐Ÿ“… Other Contributors: Include editors, translators, or other significant contributors.
  • ๐Ÿ”ข Version: Include the version number if applicable (e.g., a revised edition).
  • ๐Ÿ“ Number: Include the volume and issue number for journals.
  • ๐Ÿ“… Publication Date: Provide the date the source was published. Use the format: Day Month Year (e.g., 15 June 2024).
  • ๐ŸŒ Location: Include the page numbers or URL where the information was found.

๐Ÿ“ Practice Quiz

  1. What is the correct format for listing an author's name in an MLA Works Cited entry?
    1. A. John Smith
    2. B. Smith, John
    3. C. Smith J.
    4. D. John, Smith
  2. Which of the following should be italicized in an MLA Works Cited entry?
    1. A. The title of an article
    2. B. The title of a book
    3. C. The page number
    4. D. The URL
  3. How should the title of an article be formatted in an MLA Works Cited entry?
    1. A. *Article Title*
    2. B. Article Title
    3. C. "Article Title"
    4. D. Article Title
  4. What information is typically included as the 'location' in a Works Cited entry for a print source?
    1. A. The URL
    2. B. The DOI
    3. C. The page numbers
    4. D. The library name
  5. What is the correct order for the basic elements of a Works Cited entry?
    1. A. Title, Author, Container, Date
    2. B. Author, Title of Source, Title of Container, Other Contributors, Version, Number, Publisher, Publication Date, Location
    3. C. Date, Author, Title, Location
    4. D. Container, Author, Title, Date
  6. If a source has two authors, how should their names be listed?
    1. A. Last name, First name, and First name Last name
    2. B. First name Last name, and First name Last name
    3. C. Last name, First name, and Last name, First name
    4. D. First name Last name, and Last name, First name
  7. Which date format is correct for MLA?
    1. A. MM/DD/YYYY
    2. B. YYYY-MM-DD
    3. C. Month DD, YYYY
    4. D. DD Month YYYY
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  1. B
  2. B
  3. C
  4. C
  5. B
  6. A
  7. D

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