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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Bertram Goodhue when he died?
(a) About to turn 55.
(b) Almost 60.
(c) 53.
(d) 57.

2. At the time of the fire, how many librarians worked at Central?
(a) 170.
(b) 145.
(c) 98.
(d) 250.

3. In the 1960s, what were 75-watt light bulbs replaced with in the stacks?
(a) 20-watt light bulbs.
(b) 25-watt light bulbs.
(c) 40-watt light bulbs.
(d) 60-watt light bulbs.

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

5. When Orlean visited the library shipping department, how many people were working?
(a) 9 men and 4 women.
(b) 11 men and 3 women.
(c) 7 men and 2 women.
(d) 8 men and 1 woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Arin Kasparian work before working at the library?

2. When did William Blades write one of the first books about burning books?

3. When did Szabo establish Career Online High School?

4. How many siblings did Harry Peak have?

5. When did the Hoot Owl Telephonic reference end?

(see the answer key)

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