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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the Library of Alexandria burned and not rebuilt?
(a) 497 AD.
(b) 326 AD.
(c) 592 AD.
(d) 640 AD.

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

3. How much did the rotunda chandelier weigh?
(a) 1,800 pounds.
(b) 2 ton.
(c) 1 ton.
(d) 500 pounds.

4. How many reading rooms were arranged along the perimeter of the library building?
(a) 12.
(b) 10.
(c) 16.
(d) 15.

5. In Chapter 8, how many new books would arrive at the library?
(a) More than 700.
(b) About 1,000.
(c) 650.
(d) 920.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Harry sue the City of Los Angeles?

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

3. Where was Goodhue buried?

4. In 1973, how many fire code violations were cited for the Central Library?

5. When did Robert Sheahen and Harry Peak first meet?

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