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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many gallons of water seeped out when McDonnell Douglas processed the first books?
(a) 600.
(b) 800.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 750.

2. How long would it take to process a book in Chapter 8?
(a) About 2 weeks.
(b) 6 days.
(c) 4 days.
(d) Almost a week.

3. In 1986, how more books did the Goodhue Building contain than it was built to hold?
(a) 5 times.
(b) 7 times.
(c) 6 times.
(d) 8 times.

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

5. When was the library's cornerstone laid?
(a) April 23, 1925.
(b) May 3, 1925.
(c) May 19, 1925.
(d) April 2, 1925.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1982, how many books were found in the Los Angeles home of library clerk, Gelnn Swartz?

2. In Chapter 8, how many new books would arrive at the library?

3. When did a Chicago developer first propose the concept of air rights?

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

5. Where did Lawrie include Goodhue on the facade of the Los Angeles library?

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