Exploring the historic treasures of Trinity library

The Trinity Library in Dublin, founded in 1592, is renowned for its Long Room, a 213-foot hall housing 200,000 of its oldest books. The room features marble busts of notable figures and contains significant artifacts like the 1916 Proclamation, the Trinity College Harp, and the Book of Kells. As Ireland's largest library, it holds a unique copyright status, allowing it to obtain all published materials in Ireland for free.

When was the Trinity Library in Dublin founded?

• 1700

• 1600

• 1800

• 1592

What is the length of the Long Room in the Trinity Library?

• 400 feet

• 150 feet

• 300 feet

• 213 feet

Which of the following is NOT housed in the Long Room?

• A copy of the 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic

• The Trinity College Harp

• The Magna Carta

• The Book of Kells

From which century is the Trinity College Harp?

• 12th century

• 15th century

• 18th century

• 20th century

What unique right does the Trinity Library hold in Ireland?

• It can obtain books and materials published in Ireland for free.

• It can borrow books from any library worldwide.

• It can publish its own books.

• It can sell books to the public.