Book Day Trivia

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When is the Book Day celebrated in Uruguay?

• April 23rd

• May 26th

• July 8th

• October 29th

Multiple Choice

When is World Book Day celebrated?

• April 23rd

• May 26th

• July 8th

• October 29th

Multiple Choice

Why is World Book Day celebrated on April 23rd?

• Because Shakespeare, Cervantes & Inca Garcilaso de la Vega were born on that date.

• Because Shakespeare, Cervantes & Inca Garcilaso de la Vega died on that date.

• Because Shakespeare, Cervantes & Inca Garcilaso de la Vega published their first book on that date.

• Because Shakespeare, Cervantes & Inca Garcilaso de la Vega received an award on that date.

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UNESCO decided that the World Book would be celebrated in

• 1945

• 1965

• 1985

• 1995

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Why is Book Day celebrated on 26th May in Uruguay?

• Because the first Uruguayan book was published

• Because a famous writer died

• Because a famous writer was born

• Because it commemorates the anniversary of the National Library

Multiple Choice

When was the National Library founded?

• In 1816

• In 1825

• In 1900

• 1940

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Who founded the National Library?

• José Gervasio Artigas

• José Batlle y Ordóñez

• Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga

• José Pedro Varela

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Where is the National Library located?

• In 18 de Julio Avenue

• In 8 de Octubre Avenue

• In Bulevar Artigas Avenue

• In Bulevar España Avenue