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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of New York resident does White like the most?
(a) The born and bred.
(b) The lifers.
(c) The commuters.
(d) The transplants.

2. What does White compare the city to?
(a) Evolution.
(b) Theater.
(c) Music.
(d) Poetry.

3. What is in the hearts of the people who bring passion to New York, according to White?
(a) Love.
(b) Fire.
(c) Strength.
(d) Hope.

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

5. What month did White die?
(a) October.
(b) December.
(c) January.
(d) November.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did White live when he began writing this book?

2. What does White say "The Wizard of Oz" was for many people?

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

4. How old was White when he first visited New York City?

5. What is the most negative thing White mentions about the city?

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