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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does White describe the different neighborhoods in New York?
(a) They are busy.
(b) They are cliquish.
(c) They are homely.
(d) They are communities.

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

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the kinds of New York residents that White talks about?
(a) The ever-present.
(b) The commuters.
(c) The born and bred.
(d) The transplants.

4. How do we know White cared for New York?
(a) All of the answers are correct.
(b) He writes about the opportunities there.
(c) He enjoys the variety there.
(d) He credits his success to the city.

5. What did White's stepson write about a lot?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Traveling.
(c) Wine and Food.
(d) Football.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who explains the differences between the New York City written about and the current New York City?

2. How old was White when he first visited New York City?

3. What kind of abode does White say most people in New York live in?

4. Which of these do the subterranean lines under the city make possible?

5. What was White's father's occupation?

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