MLA 5 and 6 - Parenthetical Reference and Quotes

Question 1

For parenthetical references that have one or two authors, just list the first authors last name followed by et al. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 1

FALSE - et al is for 4 or more authors.

Question 2

For up to three authors list all authors’ last names with page numbers as long as the authors name has not been previously cited. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

(119). is an example of a parenthetical reference where the author’s last name has been previously cited. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

(Jones and Johnson 119). is an example of a parenthetical reference with two authors not previously cited. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

(Jones et al. 119). is used when there are 4 or more authors not previously cited. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

A short quote contains 4 or less lines. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 6

FALSE - 3 or less is short

Question 7

A direct quote is one that quotes exactly what the person said and requires quotation marks. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 7

TRUE

Question 8

But according to Gordon, “the burden of proof should not rest of the business world” (178-79). This quote is an example of an indirect quote. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 8

FALSE - it’s a direct quote.

Question 9

Indent long quotations 1 inch from the left margin. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

To indent a long quote pull the left indent marker to 1 inch. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

Use quotation marks for indirect quotes, not for direct quotes. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 11

FALSE - quotations marks are for direct quotes.

Question 12

If a quotation ends with an ? and ! keep the original punctuation within the quotation marks. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 12

TRUE

Question 13

Many may argue, however, that the business world is unjustly accused of wrong-doing (Gordon 178-79). This quote is a direct quote. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 13

FALSE - no there are no quotation marks.