Which is the best statement about pitfalls in using reviews of young adult literature?
a. In most instances, reviews are just one person's opinion and might reflect only that person's taste.
b. Most reviewers review books on a professional basis and demonstrate the ultimate in objectivity and freedom from bias.
c. A book or video that a reviewer finds acceptable for one community will in all likelihood be accepted in another community.
d. Published reviews usually reflect local standards or values for decency and acceptance.
Question 2
The responsibility for selecting the materials that will form the basis for the curriculum and the school library collection usually falls on the shoulders of teachers and school library media specialists who:
a. identify books and other materials which have the potential to engage young adults and that are cognitively, socially, emotionally and psychologically appropriate for them.
b. have a responsibility to the school, the profession, and the community to avoid purchasing curricular materials that some groups might find offensive.
c. are obligated to have debates and public meetings to define the difference between censorship and intellectual freedom and ways schools can accomplish both goals.
d. have a collection that makes all people involved feel comfortable and safe from censors and other critical groups.
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