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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 nickname did White have in college?
(a) Archie.
(b) Alfie.
(c) Angel.
(d) Andy.

2. Where did White live when he began writing this book?
(a) In Brooklyn.
(b) In Queens.
(c) In The Bronx.
(d) Outside of New York.

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

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

5. Why does White talk about "The Wizard of Oz" while writing about New York?
(a) He thinks New York is that place over the rainbow.
(b) He met one of the actors from the film while in New York.
(c) He knows the movie was filmed in New York.
(d) He identifies with having ruby slippers to take him home from there.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was White unsure of when he re-visited New York?

3. What does White say is an important thing that comes along with one of the gifts New York offers to all men?

4. Who came up with the different categories of people that White writes about?

5. How many people does White say would be killed if an enemy used his suggested weapon on the city?

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