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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the Los Angeles Central Library open?
(a) 1926.
(b) 1931.
(c) 1942.
(d) 1918.

2. During the time that Lydia Prescott ran the library, to how many books did the collection grow from an initial number of 12,000?
(a) 150,000.
(b) 200,000.
(c) 250,000.
(d) 300,000.

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

4. When did Charles Lummis die?
(a) September 30, 1928.
(b) November 25, 1928.
(c) August 11, 1928.
(d) March 19, 1928.

5. In Poland during World War II, what percent of the books in the country were destroyed?
(a) 70%.
(b) 85%.
(c) 75%.
(d) 80%.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much did Lodwrick Cook, the head of ARCO, donate to start the Save the Books campaign?

2. In Chapter 6, how many buildings was the city librarian responsible for?

3. How long would it take to process a book in Chapter 8?

4. When and where was Wyman Jones born?

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

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