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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 1-29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many kinds of people does White say are in New York?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

2. Who came up with the different categories of people that White writes about?
(a) White.
(b) His stepson.
(c) His wife.
(d) His father.

3. Why was White's book about the city so different from the reality?
(a) He didn't live there while writing it.
(b) He refused to see the negative changes.
(c) He liked his own version.
(d) He had an idealized version in his head.

4. What does White have to ignore to continue loving New York?
(a) The bad memories.
(b) The criticism.
(c) The changes.
(d) The people.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was White born?

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

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

4. What has not slowed down in New York since White's death?

5. What about New York does White say will always remain elusive?

(see the answer key)

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