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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did riots last in Watts in 1965?

2. When did Central Library create the division of Engagement and Learning?

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

4. When did Harry sue the City of Los Angeles?

5. In 1973, how many fire code violations were cited for the Central Library?

Short Essay Questions

1. How successful was the book-drying project to restore the Central Library collection?

2. When was Harry arrested and why?

3. What law suits were filed after Harry was released from jail?

4. What fire violations were noted at the library in 1973, and why was Barton Phelps suspicious of some of the violations?

5. What happened during the Sylmar Earthquake?

6. In the 1960s, what measures were taken because of the building's fragile electrical system?

7. What did Orlean observe when she visited the reference section on a Monday morning?

8. What was the Computer Center like at the library?

9. What was the tomb like that Lee Lawrie designed for Bertram Goodhue?

10. What was the Source?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

By the 1960s, the Goodhue Building’s infrastructure was failing. How was the building's infrastructure failing by the 1960s? What challenges were caused by the deterioration of the building?

Essay Topic 2

Orlean had decided not to write books anymore. Why did Orlean decide not to write books anymore? Why did she change her mind and write The Library Book?

Essay Topic 3

Mary Jones was a city librarian who was asked to resign, even after a favorable review of her work. Why was Mary Jones asked to resign? What did the request for her to resign reveal about gender roles of the time?

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