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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) 70%.
(b) 80%.
(c) 85%.
(d) 75%.

2. What did Harry Peark's mother do for a living?
(a) Cashier.
(b) Day care worker.
(c) Librarian.
(d) Teacher.

3. How long did the fire rage at the library?
(a) 6 hours and 19 minutes.
(b) 7 hours and 38 minutes.
(c) 9 hours and 42 minutes.
(d) 8 hours and 11 minutes.

4. What type of vehicle did Harry drive as a chauffeur for a neighbor?
(a) Chevy Impala.
(b) Packard.
(c) Pontiac Le Mans.
(d) Cadillac Brougham.

5. How many stories tall was Central Library?
(a) 12.
(b) 8.
(c) 10.
(d) 7.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many documents and manuscripts was the Library of Alexandria supposed to have contained?

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

3. Where was Harry hired as a valet once?

4. When was John Szabo in graduate school for library science at the University of Michigan?

5. When did Orlean and her husband move to Los Angeles?

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