Why is the Dewey Decimal System useful to libraries?

It puts books into groups according to their subject.

It makes books harder to locate.

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This quiz will assess students on the concepts of the Dewey Decimal System.

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1.

The Dewey Decimal System was created by?
- A.
  
  John Dewey
- B.
  
  James Dewey
- C.
  
  Melvil Dewey
Correct Answer
C. Melvil Dewey
2.

The Dewey Decimal System groups books into _____ main categories.
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  1000
Correct Answer
A. 10
3.

Why is the Dewey Decimal System useful to libraries?
- A.
  
  It makes books harder to locate.
- B.
  
  It puts books into groups according to their subject.
Correct Answer
B. It puts books into groups according to their subject.
4.

The Dewey Decimal System is used for nonfiction books.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
5.

The Dewey Decimal System call number can be found on:
- A.
  
  The spine label of the book.
- B.
  
  The title page of the book.
- C.
  
  The back cover of the book.
Correct Answer
A. The spine label of the book.
6.

You would like to find a book about the stars. Which Dewey Decimal System category would you look in?
- A.
  
  200-299 Religion
- B.
  
  700-799 Fine Arts
- C.
  
  500-599 Science
Correct Answer
C. 500-599 Science
7.

You would like to find a book about italian cooking. Which Dewey Decimal System category would you look in?
- A.
  
  500-599 Science
- B.
  
  300-399 Social Sciences
- C.
  
  600-699 Useful Arts
Correct Answer
C. 600-699 Useful Arts
8.

You would like to find a book about learning Spanish. Which Dewey Decimal System category would you look in?
- A.
  
  400-499 Language
- B.
  
  700-799 Fine Arts
- C.
  
  100-199 Philosophy
Correct Answer
A. 400-499 Language
9.

You would like to find a book about Abraham Lincoln. Which Dewey Decimal System category would you look in?
- A.
  
  200-299 Religion
- B.
  
  900-999 History
- C.
  
  400-499 Language
Correct Answer
B. 900-999 History
10.

You would like to find a book about poems. Which Dewey Decimal System category would you look in?
- A.
  
  600-699 Useful Arts
- B.
  
  200-299 Religion
- C.
  
  800-899 Literature
Correct Answer
C. 800-899 Literature

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Dewey Decimal System

The Dewey Decimal System was created by?

The Dewey Decimal System groups books into _____ main categories.

Why is the Dewey Decimal System useful to libraries?

The Dewey Decimal System is used for nonfiction books.

The Dewey Decimal System call number can be found on:

You would like to find a book about the stars. Which Dewey Decimal System category would you look in?

You would like to find a book about italian cooking. Which Dewey Decimal System category would you look in?

You would like to find a book about learning Spanish. Which Dewey Decimal System category would you look in?

You would like to find a book about Abraham Lincoln. Which Dewey Decimal System category would you look in?

You would like to find a book about poems. Which Dewey Decimal System category would you look in?