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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does White say the people who come to New York from somewhere else all bring with them?
(a) Desire.
(b) Complacency.
(c) Change.
(d) Energy.

3. Why was White's book about the city so different from the reality?
(a) He refused to see the negative changes.
(b) He didn't live there while writing it.
(c) He had an idealized version in his head.
(d) He liked his own version.

4. What has New York lost along with its uniqueness, according to White?
(a) Its energy.
(b) Its charm.
(c) Its thrill.
(d) Its opportunity.

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 Which of the following is NOT out of date in this book?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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did White first go to New York?

2. Which of these is something White says people come to New York looking for?

3. Where did White see a celebrity one time in New York?

4. What aspect of New York brought in by the residents does White appreciate the most?

5. What is the first kind of person who lives in New York?

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