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MLA Format for Assignments

Quiz by Myra George

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  • Q1
    According to MLA guidelines, where should students put their name and assignment information?
    In a four line heading on the top left side of the first page only
    In a four line heading at the top of each page
    On a cover sheet preceding the assignment
    In a four line heading at the top right side of the first page only
    45s
  • Q2
    What size margins should be used?
    1.25 inches on all sides
    Use whatever the word processor default margin is
    One inch on top, bottom, left, and right
    One inch on top and bottom but 1.25 inches on the sides
    30s
  • Q3
    If you write an essay, how should the title be handled?
    Times New Roman 14 pt with quotation marks
    Times New Roman 12 pt bold
    No punctuation and a 12 pt font in Times New Roman
    Times New Roman 14 pt font
    45s
  • Q4
    According to MLA guidelines, where should page numbers be placed on your work?
    Centered at the bottom of the page
    Bottom right side of the page
    Top right side of the page
    Top left side of the page
    30s
  • Q5
    According to MLA guidelines, what is the correct format for page numbers on your work?
    Your last name followed by a space and the page number
    The page number alone
    Your first and last name followed by a space and the page number
    The title of your assignment followed by a space and the page number
    30s
  • Q6
    Prof. George has asked students to slightly change the MLA guidelines for the four line heading. What does Prof. George require in the heading?
    Course information on the second line, and assignment name on the third line
    Assignment name on the second line and course information on the third line
    Prof. George's name on the second line and course information on the third line
    Course information on the second line, and assignment title on the third line
    45s
  • Q7
    Imagine this scenario. The assignment/link name is Illustration Essay, and the student has written an essay titled "Why People Lie." According to Prof. George's guidelines, what information belongs on the third line in the four line heading?
    Prof. George
    Illustration Essay
    Why People Lie
    "Why People Lie"
    45s
  • Q8
    According to MLA guidelines, what line spacing should be used for the four line heading?
    Triple spacing
    Double spacing
    Either single or double spacing
    Single spacing
    30s
  • Q9
    According to MLA guidelines, what is the preferred way to write the date in the four line heading?
    January 1st, 2019
    Jan. 1, 2019
    1 January 2019
    1 Jan. 2019
    30s
  • Q10
    According to MLA guidelines, how should paragraphing be handled?
    Indented five spaces (use the Tab key)
    Either block style or indented, but consistent throughout the document
    Block style/ no indentation
    Indented ten spaces (Tab key twice)
    30s

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