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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 30-31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Arin Kasparian work before working at the library?
(a) Janitorial service.
(b) Grocery store.
(c) Subway.
(d) Car dealer.

2. 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) 5th largest.
(c) 4th largest.
(d) 8th largest.

3. How long was William Amor incarcerated until his case was reviewed?
(a) 16 years.
(b) 22 years.
(c) 18 years.
(d) 27 years.

4. At the time the book was written, about how many firefighter arsonists were arrested every year?
(a) 100.
(b) 70.
(c) 30.
(d) 45.

5. During World War I, how many books did the Library War Council collect to send to American troops overseas?
(a) 250,000.
(b) 350,000.
(c) 600,000.
(d) 400,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did forensic scientists warn that the principles of arson investigation were mostly myth?

2. When did Everett Perry die?

3. Until what date did the Atlanta library only serve white patrons?

4. In 1986, how more books did the Goodhue Building contain than it was built to hold?

5. How many officers reported to David Aguirre, the head of security for the library?

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