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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 1-29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT out of date in this book?
(a) The tour times.
(b) The Broadway reviews.
(c) None of these.
(d) The population statistics.

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

3. What kind of New York resident does White like the most?
(a) The transplants.
(b) The commuters.
(c) The born and bred.
(d) The lifers.

4. Who explains the differences between the New York City written about and the current New York City?
(a) The writer of the introduction.
(b) Nobody.
(c) The editor.
(d) White.

5. What about New York does White say will always remain elusive?
(a) Its influence.
(b) Its true meaning.
(c) Its effect.
(d) Its personality.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do we know White cared for New York?

2. What is White quick to agree on when talking about New York?

3. Where was White born?

4. Why does White say New York is not as unique anymore?

5. What was the name of the business the writer of the introduction of this book worked for?

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