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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 25, what was the estimated cost of repairing and expanding the current Central Library building?
(a) Close to $150 million.
(b) About $180 miillion.
(c) $175 million.
(d) $160 million.

3. In 1973, how many fire code violations were cited for the Central Library?
(a) 34.
(b) 26.
(c) 18.
(d) 22.

4. When was the library's cornerstone laid?
(a) May 19, 1925.
(b) April 2, 1925.
(c) May 3, 1925.
(d) April 23, 1925.

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

6. How long had Viola Castro worked at the library in Chapter 24?
(a) 15 years.
(b) 13 years.
(c) 17 years.
(d) 19 years.

7. Where did Orlean attend an international gathering about libraries in the twenty-first century with the theme of "Rethink" (293)?
(a) Norway.
(b) Finland.
(c) Denmark.
(d) Sweden.

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

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

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

11. How many people were killed by the Sylmar Earthquake?
(a) 64.
(b) 43.
(c) 78.
(d) 59.

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

13. How long did riots last in Watts in 1965?
(a) 6 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 4 days.
(d) 9 days.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the Sylmar Earthquake occur?

2. In a report the Library Foundation published in 1993, how many library entrances were functional?

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

4. When did Everett Perry die?

5. In Chapter 24, how many books did Molden want to read in a year?

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