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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 20, at what internal temperature did the administration decide to close the library on hot days?
(a) 80 degrees.
(b) 90 degrees.
(c) 95 degrees.
(d) 85 degrees.

2. Of fires that were first thought to be arson, how many were discovered not to be arson after reexamination and further investigation?
(a) 1/3.
(b) 3/4.
(c) 1/2.
(d) 2/3.

3. How old was staff librarian Tina Princenthal when she knew she wanted to be a librarian?
(a) 17.
(b) 8.
(c) 5.
(d) 12.

4. When was ground broken for the new library wing?
(a) June 3, 1988.
(b) July 27, 1988.
(c) April 19, 1988.
(d) May 11, 1988.

5. How long were the books frozen before they were ready to be thawed and reprocessed?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 10 months.
(d) 3 years.

6. When did Harry agree to take a polygraph test?
(a) October 11, 1986.
(b) October 27, 1986.
(c) October 4, 1986.
(d) October 30, 1986.

7. What was the nickname the InfoNow staff had for a woman who called for spelling and grammar help all the time?
(a) Mags.
(b) Poet.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Fur.

8. When did forensic scientists warn that the principles of arson investigation were mostly myth?
(a) 1973.
(b) 1975.
(c) 1977.
(d) 1979.

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

10. How many days did Harry spend in jail before he was released?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

11. What type of crucifix did Rev. Smith wear when he accompanied Harry to court?
(a) Silver.
(b) Gold.
(c) Jeweled.
(d) Beaded.

12. When did more than 1,500 library staff members sign a petition complaining that central Library was a hazardous work environment?
(a) 1971.
(b) 1978.
(c) 1973.
(d) 1976.

13. What did Lawrie do before returning to the work on the library after Goodhue's death?
(a) Create a tomb for Goodhue.
(b) Take a vacation.
(c) Take a sabbatical.
(d) Revamp his designs.

14. In a report the Library Foundation published in 1993, how many library entrances were functional?
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

15. When Althea Warren became librarian how old did children have to be to get library cards?
(a) 3rd grade or above.
(b) 4th grade or above.
(c) 5th grade of above.
(d) 2nd grade or above.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many people were killed by the Sylmar Earthquake?

3. When was Todd Willingham executed for setting the fire that killed his children?

4. When was Harry Peak deposed for the joint cases of his suit and the city's suit?

5. When were the coffeemakers banned that librarians used in their workrooms?

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