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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 amazes White about the messages he describes being sent?
(a) It is trusted.
(b) It goes so fast.
(c) It is so reliable.
(d) It is used so often.

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

3. What does the E in E.B. White stand for?
(a) Earl.
(b) Evan.
(c) Edward.
(d) Elwyn.

4. Why did White make a strange choice of words when talking about what he refused to do in his book before publication?
(a) He didn't like the changes being made.
(b) He wanted people to notice that verbiage.
(c) He was being sarcastic.
(d) He wanted to coin a new phrase.

5. How many people does White say would be killed if an enemy used his suggested weapon on the city?
(a) Hundreds of thousands.
(b) Tens of thousands.
(c) Millions.
(d) Thousands.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is White quick to agree on when talking about New York?

2. Which of these places does White say compares with New York?

3. Which of the following was NOT on the list of nationalities living in New York?

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

5. How did the writer of the introduction of this book know White?

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