Do You Know Your Dewey?

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    Which book would belong in the reference section (the 000-099s)?

    • Harry Potter
    • Encyclopedia Britannica
    • Mummies of Ancient Egypt
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Do you Know Your Dewey? This quiz tests your knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System, exploring where different subjects are categorized within a library. It assesses your understanding of library organization, enhancing your library navigation skills.

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  • 2. 

    Where would one find a biography?

    • 300s Social Sciences

    • 700s Arts and Recreation

    • 900s Geography and History

    Correct Answer
    A. 900s Geography and History
    Explanation
    Biographies are shelved in the 920s. They are considered history.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following would belong in the 700s section?

    • A book about kayaking

    • A book about whales

    • A book about Eskimo tales

    Correct Answer
    A. A book about kayaking
    Explanation
    The 700s section is Arts and Recreation.

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  • 4. 

    What kind of books would you find in the 800s section?

    • Dinosaurs

    • Jokes and Riddles

    • Music

    Correct Answer
    A. Jokes and Riddles
    Explanation
    Jokes and Riddles belong in the Literature section or the 800s.

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  • 5. 

    Which section would I go to if I wanted to learn American Sign Language?

    • 200s

    • 300s

    • 400s

    Correct Answer
    A. 400s
    Explanation
    The 400s section is Language.

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  • 6. 

    True or False?Mysterious phenomena such as the Loch Ness Monster, UFO's, and BigFoot are shelved in the 000-099 with books about computers.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    These books are found in the Generalities/Reference section 000-099.

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  • 7. 

    Which section would you find books about pets such as cats and dogs?

    • 200s Religion and Spirituality

    • 500s Science and Math

    • 600s People Using Science and Technology

    Correct Answer
    A. 600s People Using Science and Technology
    Explanation
    Pets can be found in the 600s section because these animals are domesticated. Wild animals are found in the 500s section.

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  • 8. 

    True or False?Fairy Tales are found in the Fiction section.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Because fairy tales are cultural stories, these are shelved with human cultures in the 300s or Social Sciences section.

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  • 9. 

    How are non-fiction books shelved according to the Dewey Decimal System?

    • Rainbow Order

    • Numbers which correspond to subjects

    • First 3 letters of the author's last name

    Correct Answer
    A. Numbers which correspond to subjects
    Explanation
    For example, 921 signifies that the book is a biography.

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    True or False?Books about countries can be found in the same section as books about human cultures.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The 900s (Geography and History) section are classified differently than Social Sciences (300s).

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  • 11. 

    BONUS: Where would you shelve yourself according to the Dewey Decimal System?  (This question is not graded) ;)

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