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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 was the writer of the introduction of this book glad that White couldn't see?
(a) What had become of the city since he wrote it.
(b) Where his book would be published.
(c) How quickly his book became outdated.
(d) How his book had been received.

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

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

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

5. What does White say New York offers that most other cities do not?
(a) A huge gathering of people.
(b) Activities and events to attend.
(c) Religion of all sorts.
(d) World cuisines.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which kind of New York resident does White credit for the passion in New York?

2. Why does White talk about "The Wizard of Oz" while writing about New York?

3. Who explains the differences between the New York City written about and the current New York City?

4. What does the B in E.B. White stand for?

5. Who gives a good description of White?

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