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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many books were destroyed in the fire?
(a) 450,000.
(b) 300,000.
(c) 400,000.
(d) 350,000.

2. What color hair did Harry Peak have?
(a) Brown.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) Blond.

3. How long has the Los Angelese Public Library been online?
(a) 1992.
(b) 1994.
(c) 1991.
(d) 1997.

4. How many years was Wyman Jones city librarian?
(a) 25 years.
(b) 18 years.
(c) 20 years.
(d) 15 years.

5. How likely is it that an arsonist can get away with the crime?
(a) 99%.
(b) 87%.
(c) 69%.
(d) 76%.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time the book was written, how did the library's map collection compare to other libraries in the U.S.?

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

3. When was there a telethon to raise money for book for the library?

4. When did Harry Peak die?

5. How long did it take to build the Nebraska State Capitol designed by Bertram Goodhue?

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