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

2. What does White say will always be innumerable in New York?
(a) Rodents.
(b) Energy.
(c) Changes.
(d) Rascals.

3. Why did White agree to write this book?
(a) His stepson worked for the company printing it.
(b) He was given a huge portion of the profits.
(c) His wife liked the idea.
(d) He loves New York.

4. Who gives a good description of White?
(a) His stepson.
(b) His brother.
(c) Himself.
(d) His wife.

5. When did White die?
(a) 1975.
(b) 1995.
(c) 1965.
(d) 1985.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does White say is an important thing that comes along with one of the gifts New York offers to all men?

2. What was strange about the terminology White used when talking about what he refused to do to this book before publication?

3. What does White attribute the ability for a man to change himself in New York to?

4. What is a second gift White Said New York gives to all men?

5. What does White blame for the loss of charm in the city?

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