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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Harry Peak's father do for a living?
(a) Factory worker.
(b) Welder.
(c) Sheet-metal mechanic.
(d) Automotive mechanic.

2. How long did it take to build the Nebraska State Capitol designed by Bertram Goodhue?
(a) 8 years.
(b) 12 years.
(c) 9 years.
(d) 10 years.

3. When did the Green Report study recommend that the Goodhue Building be torn down?
(a) 1968.
(b) 1971.
(c) 1970.
(d) 1966.

4. When did William Blades write one of the first books about burning books?
(a) 1924.
(b) 1896.
(c) 1938.
(d) 1880.

5. In 1981, how much was a woman earning a year from selling books stolen from the Los Angeles Public Library?
(a) $60,000.
(b) Approximately $40,000.
(c) $35,000.
(d) About $50,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Charles Lummis appointed city librarian?

2. When did Charles Lummis die?

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

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

5. When did Harry Peak die?

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