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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 25, what was the estimated cost of repairing and expanding the current Central Library building?
(a) $160 million.
(b) $175 million.
(c) About $180 miillion.
(d) Close to $150 million.

2. How wide was the vacuum chamber McDonnell Douglas used to try to dry the first batch of 20,000 books?
(a) 50 feet.
(b) 40 feet.
(c) 45 feet.
(d) 55 feet.

3. After the fire, what color clothes did Sylva Monooghian wear for the next several months?
(a) Black.
(b) Brown.
(c) White.
(d) Navy.

4. In 1982, how many books were found in the Los Angeles home of library clerk, Gelnn Swartz?
(a) 10,000.
(b) 8,000.
(c) 9,000.
(d) 11,000.

5. What department did Mel Rosenberg work in before he retired at Central Library?
(a) Multimedia.
(b) Biography.
(c) History.
(d) Art.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1986, how more books did the Goodhue Building contain than it was built to hold?

2. When was ground broken for the new library wing?

3. How long has the Los Angelese Public Library been online?

4. After the fire, how many librarians at Central asked for transfers to other branches?

5. How long had Lawrie and Goodhue been friends?

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