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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 29-58.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did White refuse to do to this book before publishing it?
(a) Bring it down to date.
(b) Write it for children.
(c) Publish it at a magazine.
(d) Change the names in it.

2. Why did White make a strange choice of words when talking about what he refused to do in his book before publication?
(a) He wanted people to notice that verbiage.
(b) He wanted to coin a new phrase.
(c) He didn't like the changes being made.
(d) He was being sarcastic.

3. What does White say called him to the city?
(a) His hopes and dreams.
(b) The lights of the city.
(c) Glittering star lights.
(d) Past writing successes.

4. What was White's father's occupation?
(a) Piano teacher.
(b) Piano manufacturer.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Salesman.

5. What does White say that Grand Central has become since he lived in New York?
(a) A honky-tonk.
(b) A homeless park.
(c) A chaotic scene.
(d) A tourist attraction.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does White say the city gives a sense of to all people?

2. What does White say this book will really be?

3. What paradoxical statement does White make about New York?

4. Which of these does White say New York holds the key to?

5. Which of these does White say New York holds the key to?

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