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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 has been gradually removed from the city since White lived there?
(a) Theaters.
(b) Bill boards.
(c) Mansions.
(d) Public schools.

2. Why does White say New York is not as unique anymore?
(a) Advertising.
(b) TV.
(c) Movies.
(d) Radio.

3. Who gives a good description of White?
(a) Himself.
(b) His wife.
(c) His brother.
(d) His stepson.

4. Why does White say some of his numbers will not be accurate?
(a) This book will take too long to publish.
(b) There are a lot of illegal citizens.
(c) The census is always skewed.
(d) The schedule changes constantly.

5. Why didn't White make changes in his manuscript when they happened in New York?
(a) He was too close to his deadline.
(b) He liked the original version better.
(c) He wanted to age his piece a bit.
(d) He wanted the reader to do that for himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the E in E.B. White stand for?

2. Why did White agree to write this book?

3. What has not slowed down in New York since White's death?

4. What does White hope all the different nationalities will continue to do for the city?

5. What amazes White about the messages he describes being sent?

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