Quesiton on MLA format..?

Question

I have to use a quote from this novel. However, the quote itself is also quoted in the book.

So when I cite it, should I only use double quotation marks? Or should I do it like this: " '...' " ??

Let's say, in the novel somebosy says "I like cheese" and i have to quote it. Which way should I do it:

1) "I like cheese" (9)

2) " 'I like cheese' " (9)

Answer 1

use a website to do it like

http://www.worldcat.org/advancedsearch

or easybib.com

Answer 2

Well I actually just learned this in class and my teacher said to do it like your first example. Dont be mad at me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure thats the way you do it. Good Luck!!!