Get the answers to all three questions of the “Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz” (A, B, or C?) for 4-6-2025. Stay updated and earn points easily!
Question 1: We’re visiting the George Peabody Library in …
- Baltimore
- Seattle
- Des Moines
Answer: Baltimore
Fact: The George Peabody Library in Baltimore, affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, is renowned for its breathtaking interior, featuring five tiers of ornate cast-iron balconies and a 61-foot-high skylight. Founded in 1878 by philanthropist George Peabody to serve the citizens of Baltimore, the library holds a collection of over 300,000 volumes. Staying true to Peabody’s vision of a library “for the free use of all persons who desire to consult it,” it remains a non-circulating library open to the public.
Question 2: Where’s the oldest continuously operating library in the world?
- Morocco
- England
- China
Answer: Morocco
Fact: Situated in Fez, Morocco, the richly decorated library was established in 859 as part of the University of Al-Qarawiyyin—the oldest continuously operating institution of higher learning in the world. It was founded by Fatima al-Fihri, the daughter of a wealthy Tunisian immigrant, who dedicated her inheritance to building a madrasa and library for her community. For many years, the library was accessible only to scholars, but it underwent restoration and was reopened to the public in 2016.
Question 3: Which librarian has her own action figure?
- Donna Leon
- Nancy Pearl
- Margaret Atwood
Answer: Nancy Pearl
Fact: The Nancy Pearl action figure raises its hand and makes a shushing gesture when a button on its back is pressed. Nancy Pearl is a celebrated American librarian, literary critic, and author, widely known for her book recommendations and the Book Lust series. She rose to prominence in Seattle with her “If All Seattle Read the Same Book” initiative, which promoted city-wide reading. Pearl has also been a frequent commentator on public radio and was honored as Librarian of the Year by Library Journal in 2011.
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