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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does White talk about "The Wizard of Oz" while writing about New York?
(a) He thinks New York is that place over the rainbow.
(b) He identifies with having ruby slippers to take him home from there.
(c) He met one of the actors from the film while in New York.
(d) He knows the movie was filmed in New York.

2. What season is the usual tourist season in New York?
(a) Summer.
(b) Spring.
(c) Fall.
(d) Winter.

3. Whom does White describe sending messages to each other?
(a) An employee and his boss.
(b) A father and son.
(c) A young couple.
(d) Two sisters.

4. What did White refuse to do to this book before publishing it?
(a) Bring it down to date.
(b) Publish it at a magazine.
(c) Change the names in it.
(d) Write it for children.

5. How does White feel about the changes that have been made to Broadway since he lived there?
(a) He is disappointed by them.
(b) He is happy about them.
(c) He is frustrated with them.
(d) He is surprised by them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is so outlandish about the city to White?

2. What does White say an enemy could use to destroy the city?

3. What nickname did White have in college?

4. How does White feel about New York over all?

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

(see the answer key)

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