Daily Trivia

1) What degree do most librarians have?

a) Bachelor's in Education b) Associate Degree in Information Technology c) PhD in Literature d) Master's in Library Science

2) Which steel magnate funded the building of over 2,500 public libraries worldwide?

a) John D. Rockefeller b) Andrew Carnegie c) Cornelius Vanderbilt d) J.P. Morgan

3) What was one of the key roles of libraries during the Great Depression?

a) Offering stock market advice b) Offering relief payments c) Hosting political debates d) Providing free entertainment and refuge

4) Approximately how many public central libraries and branch libraries exist in the U.S.?

a) 16,000 b) 20,000 c) 10,000 d) 5,000

5) What is the world's largest library?

a) U.S. Library of Congress b) New York Public Library c) British Library d) Vatican Library

6) What is a common myth about all libraries?

a) All libraries require complete silence b) You must pay to visit a library c) Libraries only have paper books d) Libraries are open 24/7

7) Which unique feature does the Tikkurila Library in Finland include?

a) A soundproof karaoke room b) A rooftop garden c) A virtual reality pavilion d) A historical museum

8) Which ancient Library was one of the most significant stores of knowledge in the ancient world?

a) Library of Alexandria b) Library of Ashurbanipal c) Library of Congress d) The Great Library of China

9) What initiative is offered by the New York Public Library to help job seekers?

a) Resume writing workshops b) Free job placement services c) Networking events d) Free professional attire lending

10) Which famous individual donated the initial collection of books to the first U.S. public library?

a) George Washington b) Thomas Jefferson c) Benjamin Franklin d) Alexander Hamilton

Quiz Result

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