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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first kind of person who lives in New York?
(a) The ones who moved there from somewhere else.
(b) The ones who were born there.
(c) The ones who commute there.
(d) The ones who left, but will return later.

2. Why is White's stepson happy that White can't see the city now?
(a) He would never want to leave.
(b) He would be very confused.
(c) He would feel ashamed for writing negative things.
(d) He would hate it.

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

4. When did White die?
(a) 1975.
(b) 1985.
(c) 1965.
(d) 1995.

5. What aspect of New York brought in by the residents does White appreciate the most?
(a) Solidity.
(b) Energy.
(c) Restlessness.
(d) Passion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does White say used to make New York so unique?

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

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

4. Where was White born?

5. What major project was the celebrity involved in that White saw in New York one time?

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