History & Development of Children's Literature

Question 1

Which invention increased the range of children’s literature in the 15th century?

Accepted Answer

Printing press

Question 2

Why did children’s literature become significantly less didactic after the 18th century?

Accepted Answer

The growth of religious freedoms, “Enlightened” principles spread by the French Revolution

Question 3

When did graphic novels directed at young children and adolescents become increasingly popular?

Accepted Answer

During the 21st century

Question 4

When did works of fiction written specifically for older children begin to appear?

Accepted Answer

During the 19th century

Question 5

Studying children’s literature is of interest to:

Accepted Answer

Historians, Sociologists, Anthropologists

Question 6

What became the fastest-selling book in publishing history during the early 21st century?

Accepted Answer

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Question 7

During the late 20th century, fiction for older children often had a greater emphasis on:

Accepted Answer

Realism

Question 8

T/F: Children’s literature rarely reflect the fads and interests of modern culture?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

Until the Renaissance, the main sources of children’s literature in the Western world were:

Accepted Answer

The Bible, Greek and Latin classics

Question 10

T/F: Studying children’s literature allows us to understand the values of various time periods?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT true about chapbooks?

Accepted Answer

They could only be afforded by the upper class.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT usually found in children’s novels?

Accepted Answer

Illustrations

Question 13

Why were there increased volumes and quality of reading material for children after WWI?

Accepted Answer

Free access to books at schools and libraries, New printing developments, Increased value of children's literature

Question 14

T/F: Children’s literature allows young readers to develop genre preferences?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

T/F: 19th-century romanticism led to the renewed interest in folklore, myths, and fairy tales?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Why was there a religious and moral tone in most children’s literature of the 18th century?

Accepted Answer

Puritanism

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