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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 29-58.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these is NOT something that White says is destroying the city?
(a) The sewer lines.
(b) The crime rates.
(c) The high population.
(d) The diversity.

2. What were pulled down in New York since White was a boy?
(a) Park playgrounds.
(b) Old buildings.
(c) Elevated railways.
(d) Fishing docks.

3. What does White say one has to do to change himself in New York?
(a) Walk down the street.
(b) Move a few steps.
(c) Attend a play.
(d) Take a different train.

4. What does the writer of the introduction say travelers will see that they left at home thanks to television?
(a) The same buildings.
(b) The same stars.
(c) None of the answers is correct.
(d) The same streets.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does White say people will travel to New York from worlds away?

2. How did police mostly do their patrols when White was living in New York?

3. How many people does White say would be killed if an enemy used his suggested weapon on the city?

4. What amazes White about all the different kinds of people that live in New York?

5. How many kinds of people does White say are in New York?

(see the answer key)

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