Question 1: Where would you find this library?
- Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- University of Coimbra, Portugal
- University of Oxford, England
Correct Answer: Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Fact: This historic library boasts stunning architecture and an extensive collection of rare books, manuscripts, and artifacts. These include the Book of Kells—an illuminated religious manuscript believed to have been created more than 1,000 years ago—and the medieval Brian Boru harp, two of Ireland's greatest treasures.
Question 2: Who is the best-selling novelist of all time?
- Dan Brown
- Agatha Christie
- J. K. Rowling
Correct Answer: Agatha Christie
Fact: Agatha Christie's books have sold more than 2 billion copies. Best known for her whodunits, she created the detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. In her lifetime, she wrote 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, as well as the world's longest-running play, 'The Mousetrap.'
Question 3: Which country is home to the world’s only museum of miniature books?
- Japan
- Azerbaijan
- United States
Correct Answer: Azerbaijan
Fact: The Baku Museum of Miniature Books was founded by Zarifa Salahova, who collected more than 6,500 books from 64 different countries over 30 years. The smallest volume in the collection measures just 0.2 by 0.3 inches and can only be read using a magnifying glass.