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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Until what date did the Atlanta library only serve white patrons?
(a) 1959.
(b) 1960.
(c) 1958.
(d) 1961.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many counts of arson and murder was Glendale fire captain John Leonard Orr charged with?

2. When did the Los Angeles Public Library update its circulation system?

3. What type of vehicle did Harry drive as a chauffeur for a neighbor?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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