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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 old was a map of Europe that was in the Feather's collection?
(a) 1592.
(b) 1611.
(c) 1487.
(d) 1709.

2. How long did it take to build the Nebraska State Capitol designed by Bertram Goodhue?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 8 years.
(c) 9 years.
(d) 12 years.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Harry Peak's father do for a living?

2. In 1981, how much was a woman earning a year from selling books stolen from the Los Angeles Public Library?

3. How many books did the shipping department at Central move around Los Angeles five days a week?

4. What book did Orlean burn when she decided she needed to burn a book?

5. When was Charles Lummis appointed city librarian?

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