Yesterday's Answers:
3. Which University has a library named after Dr. Seuss?
a. Harvard University
b. University of Michigan
c. Lehigh University
d. UC San Diego
-According to UCSD's website "On December 1, 1995 The University Library Building was renamed Geisel Library in honor of Audrey and Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for the generous contributions they have made to the library and their devotion to improving literacy." Click here for more info about the library. Click here to read about the interesting urban legends surrounding the Geisel Library.
4. What are the names of the two marble lions that stand before the New York Public Library?
a. Patience and Fortitude
b. Freedom and Justice
c. Knowledge and Power
d. Courage and Truth
-According to the New York Public Library's website "Patience and Fortitude, the world-renowned pair of marble lions that stand proudly before the majestic Beaux-Arts building at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street in Manhattan have captured the imagination and affection of New Yorkers and visitors from all over the world since the Library was dedicated on May 23, 1911." Although they had a few different names over the years, Patience and Fortitude were the names with the most lasting power. The library's website further explains "During the 1930s, Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia named them Patience and Fortitude, for the qualities he felt New Yorkers would need to survive the economic depression." Click here to learn more.
Today's Questions:
5. Who is the Honorary Chair of this year's National Library Week?
a. Julie Andrews
b. Neil Gaiman
c. Laura Bush
d. Jamie Lee Curtis
6. Approximately how many items are added to the Library of Congress' collections daily?
a. 550
b. 5,000
c. 10,000
d. 25,000
Answers to these questions and more trivia to be posted tomorrow!
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