Queen Mary at Oxford in 1937

Queen Mary visited Oxford to lay the foundation stone for the Bodleian Library extension, escorted by Viscount Halifax. The library, founded by Sir Thomas Bodley, is renowned worldwide. The Bishop of Oxford dedicated the foundation stone, and Lord Nuffield donated half a million dollars for the expansion, which will accommodate 5 million books. An inscription will commemorate Queen Mary's contribution.

Who accompanied Queen Mary during her visit to Oxford?

• Viscount Halifax

• Lord Nuffield

• Sir Thomas Bodley

• The Bishop of Oxford

What was Queen Mary wearing during the ceremony?

• A traditional Oxford robe

• A simple dress

• A gown of magenta and scarlet

• A royal crown

Who founded the Bodleian Library?

• Queen Mary

• Viscount Halifax

• Lord Nuffield

• Sir Thomas Bodley

What role did Lord Nuffield play in the library's extension?

• He was the first librarian

• He designed the extension

• He donated half a million dollars

• He laid the foundation stone

How many books will the Bodleian Library be able to hold after the extension?

• 10 million

• 5 million

• 3 million

• 1 million