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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the estimated cost to replace the 400,000 lost books?
(a) $10.5 million.
(b) Over $14 million.
(c) About $17 million.
(d) $15 million.

3. When did the Peaks come to California from Missouri?
(a) 1940s.
(b) 1930s.
(c) 1951.
(d) 1948.

4. How many libraries were in Los Angeles in Chapter 1?
(a) 69.
(b) 91.
(c) 84.
(d) 72.

5. On what side of the library did the first windows explode?
(a) West.
(b) East.
(c) South.
(d) North.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did the fire rage at the library?

2. When did Charles Lummis die?

3. What type of librarian did Arin Kasparian wish to become?

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

5. Until what date did the Atlanta library only serve white patrons?

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