View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the time the book was written, how did the library's map collection compare to other libraries in the U.S.?
(a) 2nd largest.
(b) 8th largest.
(c) 4th largest.
(d) 5th largest.

2. In cold weather, how many times a day would a building engineer have to pour water on the boiler to prevent it from blowing up?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

3. When did the Sylmar Earthquake occur?
(a) 1971.
(b) 1973.
(c) 1974.
(d) 1972.

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

5. How many officers reported to David Aguirre, the head of security for the library?
(a) 46.
(b) 39.
(c) 68.
(d) 51.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Lawrie do before returning to the work on the library after Goodhue's death?

2. Where was Harry hired as a valet once?

3. When was the ban against buildings taller than 13 stories lifted in Los Angeles?

4. When did Harry agree to take a polygraph test?

5. In Chapter 22, how many reference librarians were there?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 165 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample