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1
Children today find historical fiction very appealing.
A)True
B)False
2
Publishers of historical fiction have capitalized on children's interests in series books.
A)True
B)False
3
Historical fiction can help children understand and judge the mistakes of the past.
A)True
B)False
4
A book that does not include at least one real figure from history is not considered historical fiction.
A)True
B)False
5
The Little House books were carefully researched by the author and represent a deliberate reconstruction of the life and times of a period long past.
A)True
B)False
6
The strictest standards for authenticity must be applied to historical fiction that incorporates real people and events.
A)True
B)False
7
Writers of historical fiction must thoroughly research and attempt to understand the time period they are writing about.
A)True
B)False
8
It is okay to bring updated attitudes to stories about the past in order to avoid perpetuating stereotypes.
A)True
B)False
9
Authors of historical fiction should omit language that is offensive by today's standards.
A)True
B)False
10
Historical fiction helps children to get a feel for what life was like in the past.
A)True
B)False
11
There are very few children's books written about colonial America.
A)True
B)False
12
Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes takes place during the Civil War.
A)True
B)False
13
Authors of historical fiction have liberty to invent characters and events; however, they should not contradict the actual record of history.
A)True
B)False
14
Books that include time travel cannot be considered historical fiction.
A)True
B)False
15
Historical fiction is uncontroversial because it is about past events.
A)True
B)False





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