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

2. When was the Empire State Building erected?
(a) During WWII.
(b) During WWI.
(c) During the depression.
(d) During the Vietnam War.

3. What has not slowed down in New York since White's death?
(a) The progression.
(b) The energy.
(c) The changes.
(d) The pace.

4. What kind of New York resident does White credit for the stability in New York?
(a) The born and bred.
(b) The transplants.
(c) The ever-present.
(d) The commuters.

5. What kind of person does White say would miss things about New York?
(a) A young child.
(b) An old timer.
(c) A long time resident.
(d) A visitor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has New York lost along with its uniqueness, according to White?

2. What nickname did White have in college?

3. When did White die?

4. What was the name of the business the writer of the introduction of this book worked for?

5. Why does White say New York builds upwards?

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