Library Question 1 out of 10Which founding father started a Lending Library in 1731? John Adams Benjamin Franklin James Monroe Alexander Hamilton You must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 2 out of 10What is the world’s largest library? New York City Public Library Bodleian Library Library of Congress Vatican Library You must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 3 out of 10The lions outside of the New York Public Library’s main location are known as______ and ______. Patience, Fortitude Wisdom, moderation Faith, Acceptance King, Queen You must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 4 out of 10Libraries only lend out books. True False You must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 5 out of 10About how long is the bookshelf space at the Library of Congress? 400 miles 8,950 miles 15,000 miles 838 miles You must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 6 out of 10What is the world’s oldest functioning library? The Al-Qarawiyin University Library Saint Catherine’s Monastery Library Imperial Library of Constantinople Library of Alexandria You must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 7 out of 10Librarians used to have to learn a specific style of handwriting called Library Hand. False True You must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 8 out of 10The Guinness World Record for the most overdue library book in the world was returned after _______ years. 300 45 288 6,000 You must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 9 out of 10Who launched the first Bookmobile in the United States? Ben Franklin Laura Bush Nancy Pearl Mary Titcomb You must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 10 out of 10Audiobooks first emerged in 1932 for the purpose of? Books for the blind Books for children Books for adults Books for libraries You must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit Answer Subscribe to AMAC Daily News and Games Email If You Enjoy Games Like This - Subscribe to the AMAC Daily Newsletter! It's easy and FREE Subscribe Today! First Name Last Name Email *By providing your email address and subscribing, you agree to allow AMAC to send you "Join AMAC" emails, if you are not already an AMAC Member. Share Read more articles by The Association of Mature American Citizens Subscribe Login Notify of new follow-up comments new replies to my comments Label Name* Email* Label Name* Email* 21 Comments Most Voted Newest Oldest Inline Feedbacks View all comments Chris C 2 years ago 8/10 not bad Ray 2 years ago 7/10 Marti 2 years ago 9/10 It’s Friday and I’m a happy gal 🙂 Jim Shedd 2 years ago 7/10, mostly guesses. I correctly answered the lions only because I remembered them from the word search puzzle earlier in the week. All very interesting facts. Thank you AMAC for helping me learn new information and exercise my brain daily. Tim 2 years ago 8/10 Didn’t know I knew so much about libraries Ruth Pierce 2 years ago 6/10; mostly guesses. I remembered PATIENCE and FORTITUDE from an earlier AMAC puzzle. kerryt 2 years ago 6/10 with guesses Freda . 2 years ago 7/10…A few good guesses but I knew most of them . Rereelr 2 years ago 8/10, who measures the shelves, and can I have that job? Hattie 2 years ago Learned some things. Thanks AMAC Dianne 2 years ago 7/10 good guesses Jeanette 2 years ago tough one… I am clearly not up on Library history! haha only knew 2 off the top of my head. Bonnie 2 years ago My son has a Masters in Library Sciences. He’s never heard of Library Hand. He’s going to check it out. Maybe learn something new. Kate 2 years ago 8/10. Didn’t know I knew so much about libraries. Truthfully, a lot of good guesses. : ) Mitch 2 years ago Scored 8 of 10! Surprised myself! A few were guesses of course! T. Anderson 2 years ago 5/10…not good. Loretta 2 years ago 7 out of 10 – better than I thought I would do – I’ll take it, MARGARET ROSE 2 years ago i enjoy these qquizzes. some go well for me, others don’t! Kathy 2 years ago 8/10 I love libraries! Last night I was the featured local author at Wagnalls Library in Lithopolis Ohio! slymet 2 years ago Got 9 out of 10 correct. I missed the world’s oldest library. I chose Library of Alexandria, but it was the Al-Qarawiyin. Where the heck is that? I will have to look it up. wpDiscuz210Would love your thoughts, please comment.x()x| ReplyInsert Login Login Join Renew Member Benefits Newsline Member Benefits Advocacy Our Actions About Advocacy Issues Get Involved Weekly Update Annual Report Find Your Representative AMAC App Better for America Podcast Book Club AMAC Blog FAQ About Us Overview Our Team Our Stance on Key Issues Magazine Medicare Games Voice Your Opinion in AMAC Polls AMAC in the Media AMAC Action AMAC Foundation Social Security Guarantee Prime Directives Brief Prime Directives Details Sweepstakes Contact Advertise with AMAC Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy