Which two entries follow the MLA Handbook (8th edition)?

1. A. Baron, Naomi S. "Redefining Reading: The Impact of Digital Communication Media." PMLA, vol. 128, no. 1, Jan. 2013, pp. 193–200.
2. B. Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi. "On Monday of Last Week." The Thing Around Your Neck. London: Knopf, 2009. 74–94.
3. C. Baron, Naomi S. "Redefining Reading…" PMLA 128.1 (2013): 193–200.
4. D. Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi. "On Monday of Last Week." The Thing Around Your Neck, Alfred A. Knopf, 2009, pp. 74–94.

1. AA and B only
2. BA and D only
3. CB and C only
4. DC and D only

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Correct answer: B. A and D only

Explanation

MLA 8 uses 'vol.', 'no.' and 'pp.', separates container elements with commas, and drops the city. B and C are MLA 7 forms.

Note: NTA dropped this question for printing errors in the entries; on the MLA 8 rules the answer is A and D (option 2).