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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the first scientifically based report on how to examine fires published?
(a) 2000.
(b) 1997.
(c) 2008.
(d) 1992.

2. When did Central Library create the division of Engagement and Learning?
(a) 2013.
(b) 2014.
(c) 2011.
(d) 2016.

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

4. What temperature did McDonnell Douglas use in their vacuum chamber to try to dry the first batch of books?
(a) 110 degrees.
(b) 100 degrees.
(c) 95 degrees.
(d) 120 degrees.

5. In Cajamarca Province, Peru, how many farmers make space in their homes for library books since there is no library?
(a) 300.
(b) 250.
(c) 700.
(d) 500.

6. How long did the debate whether to renovate or replace the Goodhue Building go on?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 8 years.
(c) About 12 years.
(d) Almost 15 years.

7. How much did Robert Maguire pay to buy the air rights for the library?
(a) $28.2 million.
(b) $18.6 million.
(c) $22.1 million.
(d) $31.7 million.

8. When did the new library officially open?
(a) July 26, 1926.
(b) June 24, 1926.
(c) July 15, 1926.
(d) June 3, 1926.

9. How old were Castro's children when she got them library cards?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

10. 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) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

11. When did library cards expire in Chapter 22?
(a) Every 3 years.
(b) 4 years.
(c) Every 5 years.
(d) 2 years.

12. When was Teen'Scape, the teen section of the library, inaugurated?
(a) May 2000.
(b) March 2000.
(c) April 2000.
(d) February 2000.

13. In 1986, how more books did the Goodhue Building contain than it was built to hold?
(a) 6 times.
(b) 8 times.
(c) 5 times.
(d) 7 times.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Goodhue buried?

2. In 1973, what were the hours of the Hoot Owl Telephonic Reference?

3. When was a man named Todd Willingham convicted of setting a fire that killed his children?

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

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

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