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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 recorded instance of a bookmobile?
(a) 1926.
(b) 1920.
(c) 1917.
(d) 1905.

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

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

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

5. In 1973, what were the hours of the Hoot Owl Telephonic Reference?
(a) 8 p.m. to midnight.
(b) 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
(c) 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
(d) 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

6. In Chapter 24, how many desktop computers were available for use at the Computer Center?
(a) 60.
(b) 55.
(c) 40.
(d) 45.

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

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

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

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

11. When did a Chicago developer first propose the concept of air rights?
(a) 1970s.
(b) 1960s.
(c) 1969.
(d) 1972.

12. When was Harry Peak deposed for the joint cases of his suit and the city's suit?
(a) August 30, 1988.
(b) July 7, 1988.
(c) May 17, 1988.
(d) June 8, 1988.

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

14. When did Warren leave the library?
(a) 1948.
(b) 1947.
(c) 1949.
(d) 1946.

15. In the 1960s, what were 75-watt light bulbs replaced with in the stacks?
(a) 20-watt light bulbs.
(b) 25-watt light bulbs.
(c) 60-watt light bulbs.
(d) 40-watt light bulbs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When was the library's cornerstone laid?

3. When did downtown Los Angeles begin percolating as a business district?

4. What was the nickname the InfoNow staff had for a woman who called for spelling and grammar help all the time?

5. What type of crucifix did Rev. Smith wear when he accompanied Harry to court?

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