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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 month did White die?
(a) October.
(b) December.
(c) November.
(d) January.

2. Who asked White to write this book?
(a) His stepson.
(b) His wife.
(c) His publisher.
(d) His editor.

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

4. What is one of the gifts White said New York gives to all men?
(a) Loneliness.
(b) Emptiness.
(c) Honesty.
(d) Contemplation.

5. What does White blame for the loss of charm in the city?
(a) TV.
(b) The population.
(c) The police force.
(d) The crime.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the writer of the introduction of this book working?

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

3. What does White say separated people in New York in his old days?

4. Why does White talk about "The Wizard of Oz" while writing about New York?

5. Why does White say some of his numbers will not be accurate?

(see the answer key)

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