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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When were the coffeemakers banned that librarians used in their workrooms?
(a) 1966.
(b) 1961.
(c) 1968.
(d) 1963.

2. When did the Hoot Owl Telephonic reference end?
(a) 1982.
(b) 1977.
(c) 1980.
(d) 1976.

3. How long had Lawrie and Goodhue been friends?
(a) 25 years.
(b) 33 years.
(c) 28 years.
(d) 30 years.

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

5. When did the Sylmar Earthquake occur?
(a) 1973.
(b) 1972.
(c) 1974.
(d) 1971.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was staff librarian Tina Princenthal when she knew she wanted to be a librarian?

2. 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?

3. How old were Castro's children when she got them library cards?

4. How long was William Amor incarcerated until his case was reviewed?

5. In Chapter 21, what drug did Harry tell investigators he had stopped using recently?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the conclusion of investigators who first questioned Harry?

2. When was a teen section opened at the library, and what was it like?

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

4. What happened when investigators showed librarians a photo lineup that included Harry's driver's license photo?

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

6. At the time the book was written, what storytimes were offered in the Children's Department, and how was attendance?

7. Who was Paul Bieber, and what was his opinion about the library fire?

8. What was the Source?

9. What was the Hoot Owl Telephonic Reference?

10. What is OverDrive?

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