Instructions for the Seventh Grade Bibliography
Bell Ringer Questions
PLEASE NOTE: These 36 Bibliography Bell Ringer Questions are to be
used with seventh grade only. Each page is numbered from one (1) to
thirty-six (36). One should be used each week of the school year. These
can be made into transparencies, or you may email me at
Beatrice.hopkins@cpsb.org, and I will send you an electronic copy.
Then you can place these on your television screen or project them
electronically for all the class to be able to view.
The answers appear at the bottom of each page. Therefore, you must
cover the answers until students have completed the assignment.
ALL students must have access to the Bibliography Citation Sample
located on the next page when completing this assignment. The object
for citing sources is not to have students memorize the formulas for
writing bibliographies. That would be impossible because there are
many different formats available for citing sources in bibliographies.
The goal of LEAP/iLEAP is to teach our students to use the format that
is recommended for the specific work that is being cited. Therefore just
as on LEAP/iLEAP, students will refer to this specific sample when
answering these bell ringers.
Notice that during the last six week period the format for the questions
changes. The reason is that in the 8th grade students will have to be able
to actually write a bibliography citation rather than make corrections
on them.
This activity should not take longer than approximately five (5) minutes.
*** Special thanks to the Calcasieu Parish Middle School Librarians for
their assistance in compiling these bibliography bell ringers. ***
Models of Bibliography Entries
The following five sample entries are based on formats from
the Modern Language Association (MLA) Handbook for Writers
of Research Papers. They show some acceptable formats for
bibliography entries.
A Book by a Single Author
Blashfield, Jean. The California Gold Rush. San Francisco: Franklin
Watts, 2005.
A Book by More Than One Author
Lavender, David, and Brandon Martin. Snowbound: The Tragic Story
of the Donner Party. New York: Scholastic, Inc., 2004.
An Encyclopedia Entry
“Sacajawea, Shoshone Trailblazer.” Encyclopedia of the West. 2003.
A Magazine Article
Durham, Megan. “Food and Recipes of the Westward Expansion.”
Journal of U. S. Expansion 25 July 2005: 34-56.
Book Issued by Organization Identifying No Author
National Indian Affairs. Indians, Cowboys, and Farmers and the Battle
for the Great Plains, 1856-1910. Austin, Texas: National Indian
Affairs, 2004.
Which is the correct bibliography entry for a magazine article?
A. James Tolson, “A New Wrinkle.” U.S. News and World
Report. 14 Oct. 2002: 52.
B. Tolson, James. “A New Wrinkle.” U.S. News and World
Report 14 Oct. 2002: 52.
C. Tolson, James. A New Wrinkle. U.S. News and World
Report. 14 Oct. 2002: 52.
D. James Tolson. “A New Wrinkle.” U.S. News and World
Report 14 Oct. 2002: 52.
Langley, Eric, and Stephanie Williams. Understanding
Other Cultures.
Henry Holt and
Company, Inc., 1992.
A. Germany:
B. Chicago:
C. Florida:
D. Texas:
ANSWERS:
B
B
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Long Way to Tomorrow.
New York: Henry Holt and Company, Inc., 1992.
A. Fritz, Jean, and Katherine Paterson.
B. Jean Fritz and Paterson, Katherine.
C. Jean Fritz and Katherine Paterson.
D. Fritz, Jean and Paterson, Katherine.
“Alfred Nobel.” Encyclopedia Britannica.
A. Chicago:
B. 2004.
C. October 24, 2004.
D. 45-70.
ANSWERS:
A
B
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“Marco Polo.”
2001.
A. “Explorers.”
B. May 15, 2001.
C. Encyclopedia of Explorers.
D. Encyclopedia of Explorers.
Barron, T.A. The Mirror of Merlin. New York:
1999.
A. California
B. Philomel Books
C. Philomel Books,
D. New York: Philomel
ANSWERS:
D
C
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Paterson, Katherine. The Great Gilly Hopkins. New
York:
1953.
A. Florida,
B. Morrow
C. Morrow,
D. Oct.25,
“Sundays with Grandpa.”
Cricket November 2004:39-44.
A. Beth Haverkamp Powers.
B. Haverkamp, Beth Powers.
C. Powers, Beth Haverkamp.
D. Powers, Beth Haverkamp
ANSWERS:
C
C
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The World Book Encyclopedia. 2000.
A. Cowboys.
B. “Cowboys.”
C. Cowboys
D. “Cowboys.”
Louisiana Historical Society. Native Indians. Baton Rouge:
Louisiana Historical Society,
A. 1998
B. 23 Oct. 1998.
C. 1998.
D. Oct. 23, 1998.
ANSWERS:
D
C
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Green, Carl. R.
Hillside: Enslow Publishers, 1992.
A. “Brett Favre.”
B. Brett Favre.
C. Brett Favre
D. “Brett Favre”
National History Association. The Smithsonian. New York:
2001.
A. Benchmark Press,
B. Louisiana History Association.
C. National History Association
D. National History Association,
ANSWERS:
B
D
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Slavicek, Louise Chipley. “George Washington.”
January 2004: 45-48.
A. Cobblestone.
B. Cobblestone.
C. “Cobblestone.”
D. Cobblestone
Holland, George. Rosa Parks. Connecticut:
1993.
A. New York:
B. Louisiana:
C. Scholastic, Inc.
D. Millbrook Press,
ANSWERS:
D
D
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Feldman, Ruth Tenzer. “Reveal Code.” Odyssey
September 2004:
A. pp.12-17.
B. 12-17
C. Pages 12-17.
D. 12-17.
Calcasieu Preservation Society. Cajuns. Lake Charles:
2002.
A. Marshall Press
B. Calcasieu Preservation Society,
C. Calcasieu Preservation Society
D. October 21,
ANSWERS:
D
B
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Glass, Andrew, and Charles L. Blood. Folks Call Me
Johnny Appleseed.
1995.
A. “New York: Doubleday Publishers, “
B. New York Doubleday Publishers,
C. New York: Doubleday Publishers,
D. Doubleday Publishers: New York,
Which is the correct bibliographic citation for an
organization identifying no author?
A. Louisiana Historical Society. Evangeline
and the Acadians. New Orleans: Louisiana
Historical Society, 1999.
B. Louisiana Historical Society. Evangeline and the
Acadians. New Orleans: Baton Rouge, 1999.
C. Louisiana Historical Society. Evangeline and the
Acadians. New Orleans: Louisiana Historical
Society, 1999.
D. “Evangeline and the Acadians.” New
Orleans: Louisiana Historical Society,
1999.
ANSWERS:
C
C
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Pioneers of Flight.
Chicago: Steck-Vaughn, 1999.
A. Brian Williams and Cass R. Sandak.
B. Williams, Brian and Sandak, R. Cass,
C. Williams, Brian, and Sandak Cass R.
D. Williams, Brian, and Cass R. Sandak.
“War of 1812.” Compton’s Encyclopedia.
A. November 27, 2000.
B. 2000
C. 2000.
D. 10/27/00.
ANSWERS:
D
C
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The Story of Our National Ballads.
New York: Crowell, 1960.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Brown, C.A.
C. A. Brown.
C. A. Brown
Brown C.A.
Ingman, Nicholas, and Bernett Brett. What Instrument
Shall I Play? New York: Taplinger,
A.
B.
C.
D.
ANSWERS:
A.
C.
pages 23-30.
Newsweek.
1975.
19 October.
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“How Taste Works.”
A.
B.
C.
D.
2000.
World Book Millennium
Millennium, World Book.
Millennium, World Book.
World Book Millennium.
Benjamin, Carol Lea. Cartooning for Kids.
Crowell, 1982.
A.
B.
C.
D.
New York.
New York:
New York:
New york
ANSWERS:
D.
B.
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The Wonderful World of Music.
Garden City: Doubleday, 1968.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Britten Benjamin and Imogen Holst
Britten, Benjamin, and Imogen Holst.
Britten Benjamin, and Imogen Holst
Britten, Benjamin, and Holst, Imogen.
Academic American Encyclopedia.
1992.
A.
B.
C.
D.
ANSWERS:
B.
C.
Single-Lens reflex Cameras.
Single-Lens Reflex Cameras.
“Single-Lens Reflex Cameras.”
Single-Lens Reflex Cameras.
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Fineman, Howard, Richard Wolffe, and Tamara Lipper.
Newsweek 11 October
2004: 22-28.
A.
B.
C.
D.
“90 Minutes Later, A New Race.”
“90 Minutes Later, A New Race.”
90 Minutes Later, A New Race.
90 Minutes Later, A New Race.
Beauty and the Beast. Mankato, Minnesota: Creative
Education,
A.
B.
C.
D.
ANSWERS:
A.
B.
1984.
1984.
Vol. 10.
Ed. 2, Vol. 10.
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Chicago: Scott, Foresman
and Company, 1961.
A. time for fairy tales old and new.
B. Time For Fairy Tales Old and New.
C. Time For Fairy Tales Old and New.
D. Time For Fairy Tales Old and New
Holland, Jennifer S. “Red Hot Hawaii.”
October 2004: 2-24.
A.
B.
C.
D.
National Geographic
national geographic
National Geographic
“National Geographic”
ANSWERS:
C.
C.
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Evans, Harold.
U.S. News
and World Report 11 October 2004: 44-54.
A.
B.
C.
D.
“The Spark of Genius.”
The Spark of Genius
“the spark of genius.”
The Spark of Genius.
“Canada.” Academic American Encyclopedia.
A.
B.
C.
D.
ANSWERS:
A.
D.
12 October 1992
100-102
1992
1992.
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American Dance Association.
American Dance Association, 2006.
A.
B.
C.
D.
New York:
Techniques for Stronger Dancers.
Techniques for Stronger Dancers.
New York
New York,
Newcomb, Ellsworth, and Hugh Kenny. Miracle Fabrics.
New York:
1957.
A.
B.
C.
D.
g.p. putnam’s sons,
G.P. putnam’s sons
G.P. Putnam’s Sons,
G.P. Putnam’s Sons
ANSWERS:
B.
C.
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Popular Music. New York:
Basic Books, 1967.
A. Rublowsky John.
B. rublowsky, john.
C. John Rublowsky
D. Rublowsky, John.
Kolb, Doris K., and Kenneth E. Kolb. Glass Its Many
Facets. New Jersey:
1988.
A. Enslow,
B. Enslow,
C. “Enslow,”
D. Enslow,
ANSWERS:
D.
A.
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Krishef, Robert K. Introducing Country Music.
Minneapolis: Lerner,
A. 1-15.
B. 1-15
C. 2005.
D. 2005
National Learning and Teaching Association. The
ADD Learner.
National Learning
and Teaching Association, 2005.
A. Louisiana
B. Shreveport:
C. Louisiana:
D. Shreveport
ANSWERS:
C.
B.
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How Clean is Your Water?
Baton Rouge: Louisiana Water Association, 2004.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Louisiana Water Association
Louisiana Water Association.
Louisiana water association.
louisiana water association.
The New Book of Knowledge. 2003.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Wool
“Wool.”
wool
Wool.
ANSWERS:
B.
B.
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Blashfield, Jean F., and Wallace B. Black.
Children’s Press, 2005.
A. Oil Spills Chicago:
B. “Oil Spills.” Chicago:
C. Oil Spills. Chicago:
D. Oil Spills. Chicago:
“Bodleian Library.”
2003 ed.
A. World Book Encyclopedia.
B. World Book Encyclopedia
C. “World Book Encyclopedia.”
D. World Book Encyclopedia.
ANSWERS:
C
D
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Which is the correct bibliography for an entry by an
organization identifying no author?
A. Best-Loved Stories Told at the National Storytelling
Festival. National Association for Preservation
and Perpetuation of Storytelling. Jonesborough,
2004.
B. National Association for Preservation and Perpetuation
of Storytelling. Best-Loved Stories Told at the National
Storytelling Festival. Jonesborough, 2004.
C. National Association for Preservation and Perpetuation
of Storytelling. Best-Loved Stories Told at the National
Storytelling Festival. Jonesborough, 2004.
D. National Association for Preservation and Perpetuation
of Storytelling. Best-Loved Stories Told at the National
Storytelling Festival. Jonesborough: National
Storytelling Press, 2004.
Women Inventors. New
New York: Facts On File, 2005.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Linda Jacobs,
Linda Jacobs Altman
Altman, Linda Jacobs
Altman, Linda Jacobs.
ANSWERS:
D
D
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Hinton, S. E. That Was Then, This Is Now.
A. New York: Viking, 1971.
B. New York: Viking.
C. New York: 1971, Viking.
D. New York, Viking, 1971.
Tales from the Rain forest : Myths and
Legends from the Amazonian Indians of Brazil. Hopewell,
NJ: Ecco Press, 1997.
A. Dorson, Mercedes, and Jeanne Wilmot.
B. Dorson, Mercedes, and Wilmot, Jeanne
C. Mercedes Dorson, and Jeanne Wilmont.
D. Dorson, Mercedes, and Wilmont, Jeanne.
ANSWERS:
A
A
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Select the correctly written bibliographical entry for a
magazine.
A. Kaufman, Les. Fiji’s Rainbow Reefs. National Geographic.
November 2004: 54-71
B. “Fiji’s Rainbow Reefs.” Kaufman, Les. National
Geographic November 2004: 54-71.
C. Kaufman, Les. “Fiji’s Rainbow Reef.” National
Geographic November 2004: 54-71.
D. Les Kaufman. “Fiji’s Rainbow Reef.” National
Geographic November 2004: 54-71.
Association for Library Service to Children.
American Library Association, 2001.
A. “The New Books Kids Like”. Chicago:
B. The New Books Kids Like. Chicago:
C. The New Books Kids Like. Chicago
D. The New Books Kids Like. Chicago:
ANSWERS:
C
B
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Corrin, Sara, and Stephin Corrin. The Pied Piper of Hamlin
New York:
A. Texas, 1989.
B. Lake Charles, LA, 1989.
C. Africa, 1989.
D. Harcourt Press, 1989.
Which is the correctly written encyclopedia bibliography?
A. Heinrich, Bernd, Bee. “World Book Encyclopedia.: 1998
ed.
B. Heinrich, Bernd. “Bee.” World Book Encyclopedia.
1998 ed.
C. Heinrich, Bernd, Bee. World Book Encyclopedia. 1998 ed.
D. Bernd Heinrich. “Bee.” World Book Encyclopedia
1998 ed.
ANSWERS:
D
B
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Choose the correctly written bibliography for a book issued by
an organization with no author.
A. Reader’s Digest Association. “The Most Scenic Drives in
America.” Pleasantville: Reader’s Digest
Association, Inc., 1999.
B. Reader’s Digest Association. “The Most Scenic Drives in
America.” Pleasantville:
C. Reader’s Digest Association. The Most Scenic Drives in
America. Pleasantville: Reader’s Digest
Association, Inc., 1999.
D. “The Most Scenic Drives in America.” Pleasantville:
Reader’s Digest Association, Inc., 1999.
Peifer, Charles, Jr.
Dillon Press, 1989.
New York:
A. Soldier of Destiny : A Biography of George Patton.
B. “Soldier of Destiny : A Biography of George Patton.”
C. Soldier of Destiny : A Biography of George Patton
D. Soldier of Destiny : A Biography of George Patton.
ANSWERS:
C
A
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Which encyclopedia entry is correct?
A. Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of States. “Alabama.”
2001
B. “Alabama.” Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of States.
2001.
C. “Alabama.” Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of States.
2001
D. Alabama. “Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of States.
2001
“Killer Bees: Spreading in U. S.”
16 Dec. 2004: 8-9.
A. “Current Science.”
B. Current Science.
C. Current Science
D. Current Science.
ANSWERS:
B
C
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Which is the correct bibliography for an entry by an
organization identifying no author?
A. University of Southwestern Louisiana. The French
Experience in Louisiana. Lafayette: Center
for Louisiana Studies, University of Southwestern
Louisiana, 1995.
B. The French Experience in Louisiana. University of
Southwestern Louisiana. Lafayette: Center for
Louisiana Studies, University of Southwestern
Louisiana, 1995.
C. “The French Experience in Louisiana.” University of
Southwestern Louisiana. Lafayette: Center for
Louisiana Studies, University of Southwestern
Louisiana, 1995.
D. University of Southwestern Louisiana, “The French
Experience in Louisiana.” Lafayette: Center for
Louisiana Studies, University of Southwestern
Louisiana, 1995.
Space Age Encyclopedia. 2005.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Missiles
“Missiles.”
Missiles
“Missiles,”
ANSWER:
A
B
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“Supercar Challenge.” Car and Driver
A. November 2004.
B. November: 46-48
C. November 2004, 46-48.
D. November 2004: 46-48.
Readers Theatre for Young
Adults: Scripts and Script Development. Englewood:
Libraries Unlimited, 2003.
A. Latrobe, Kathy Howard, and Laughlin, Mildred Knight.
B. Kathy Howard Latrobe, and Laughlin, Mildred Knight.
C. Kathy Howard Latrobe, and Mildred Knight Laughlin.
D. Latrobe, Kathy Howard, and Mildred Knight Laughlin.
ANSWERS:
D
D
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Identify the magazine bibliography.
A. Marsden, John. The Dead of Night. Boston: Houghton
Mifflin Co., 2003.
B. Morse, Sarah. “Female Pedagogy.” 25 May 2004. Morse
Homepage. 3 August 1998 <http://www.morsefamily.
com>.
C. “ Secrets of the Empire.” Nova. PBS. WGBH. Boston, 26
May 2003.
D. Johnson, Doug. “Turning the Page.” School Library
Journal November 2004: 44-46.
Choose the correctly written bibliography for an encyclopedia.
A. “Hair.” Duncan, Martin. Encyclopedia Britannica. Vol. 8
2005.
B. Martin Duncan. “Hair.” Encyclopedia Britannica. Vol. 8
2005.
C. Duncan, Martin. “Hair.” Encyclopedia Britannica. Vol. 8
2005.
D. Duncan, Martin. Hair. Encyclopedia Britannica. Vol. 8
2005.
ANSWERS:
D
C
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Criner, Beatrice H. Jobs in Public Service.
Lothrop, Lee & Sheperd, 2003.
A.
B.
C.
D.
“New York”
New York:
New York.
New York
“Covered Wagons.”
2006.
A. World Book Encyclopedia
B. “World Book Encyclopedia”
C. World Book Encyclopedia.
D. World Book Encyclopedia,
ANSWERS:
B
C
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Select the correct bibliography entry for an organization
identifying no author.
A. Louisiana History Association. DeSoto’s Explorations.
New Orleans: Pelican Press, 2005.
B. DeSoto’s Explorations. Louisiana History Association.
New Orleans: Pelican Press, 2005.
C. Louisiana History Association. DeSoto’s Explorations.
New Orleans: Pelican Press.
D. Louisiana History Association. “DeSoto’s Explorations.”
New Orleans: Pelican Press, 2005.
Paige, Ann.
New York: Lerner Publications, 2004.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Magellan and the Voyage Around the World.
“Magellan and the Voyage Around the World.”
Magellan and the Voyage Around the World.
Magellan and the Voyage Around the World,
ANSWERS:
A
C
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A. Write a bibliography entry for a magazine article by
Amanda Crochet. She wrote the article, “The Louisiana
Explorers” in Cobblestone magazine on January 23, 2003. The
magazine article appeared on pages 30 through 43.
B. Write a bibliography entry for a book by a single author
named Mary Louise Smith. The title of her book is Why Birds
Fly South. The publishing company is Wild World
Publications which is located in New York. It was published in
2005.
ANSWERS:
A.
Crochet, Amanda. “The Louisiana Explorers.” Cobblestone
23 January 2003: 30-43.
B.
Smith, Mary Louise. Why Birds Fly South. New York: Wild
World Publications, 2005.
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A. Write a bibliography entry for an encyclopedia entry. The
encyclopedia is Encyclopedia Britannica. The title of the entry
is Women of Iraq. It was published in 2004.
B. Write a bibliography of a book issued by an organization
identifying no author. It was published by the National Music
Association in Chicago in 2005. The title of the book is the
beat and the beetles.
ANSWERS:
A.
“Women of Iraq.” Encyclopedia Britannica. 2004.
B.
National Music Association. The Beat and the Beetles.
Chicago: National Music Association, 2005.
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A. Write a bibliographic entry for a book with more than one
author. The authors are Tyler Johnson and Eric Sampson.
They wrote a book called opportunities at home and abroad.
It was published in 2006 by Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.
in New Orleans.
B. Sarah Jackson wrote an article called the volkswagon
beetle in a magazine called cars on February 14, 2006. It was
located on pages 23-36.
ANSWERS:
A.
Johnson, Tyler, and Eric Sampson. Opportunities at
Home and Abroad. New Orleans: Pelican
Publishing Company, Inc., 2006.
B.
Jackson, Sarah. “The Volkswagon Beetle.” Cars
14 February 2006: 23-36.
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Write a bibliographic entry from this information:
The complete encyclopedia of jazz
The best of jazz
2005
Write a bibliographic entry from this information:
All about the panda bear
2006
Christine Williams
San Francisco
Animal Press
ANSWERS:
A.
“The Best of Jazz.” The Complete Encyclopedia of Jazz. 2005.
B.
Williams, Christine. All About the Panda Bear. San
Francisco: Animal Press, 2006.
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