- 1. Which famous library was located in Alexandria, Egypt, and contained numerous priceless works?
A) British Library
B) Bodleian Library
C) Library of Alexandria
D) Library of Congress
- 2. The ancient Library of Alexandria is is believed to have been founded around which century?
A) 5th century BC
B) 3rd century BC
C) 1st century AD
D) 10th century AD
- 3. In which country would you find the famous Trinity College Library, known for the Book of Kells?
A) France
B) Ireland
C) Australia
D) Italy
- 4. The Song Dynasty's 'Siku Quanshu' is one of the largest encyclopedic works ever produced. In which country was it compiled?
A) India
B) Korea
C) China
D) Japan
- 5. Which library, housed in a former palace, contains the famous Codex Gigas, also known as 'The Devil's Bible'?
A) National Library of Sweden
B) The Library of Congress
C) Vatican Library
D) The Bodleian Library
- 6. Which library, located in Madrid, Spain, was once the royal library and houses the famous 'Goya Manuscripts'?
A) National Library of Spain
B) Trinity College Library
C) Library of Congress
D) British Library
- 7. Which of the following famous libraries was known to have fallen victim to the incendiary bombing of World War II?
A) Library of Congress
B) Trinity College Library
C) The National Library of Russia
D) Bodleian Library
- 8. Which lost library, thought to have existed in antiquity, is associated with the legendary philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras?
A) Library of Sparta
B) Library of Croton
C) Library of Elea
D) Library of Athens
- 9. The lost library of Pergamum was known for its collection of what type of writing material?
A) Parchment
B) Clay tablets
C) Papyrus
D) Vellum
- 10. Which famous playwright's lost works were supposedly hidden in the library of Owthorpe in England?
A) Christopher Marlowe
B) Ben Jonson
C) John Webster
D) William Shakespeare
- 11. In the Harry Potter series, which Hogwarts house has its own library with a collection of books on magic and dark arts?
A) Hufflepuff
B) Slytherin
C) Gryffindor
D) Ravenclaw
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