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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 has New York lost along with its uniqueness, according to White?
(a) Its charm.
(b) Its thrill.
(c) Its opportunity.
(d) Its energy.

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

3. Where was White born?
(a) New York.
(b) Mt. Vernon.
(c) Manhattan.
(d) Albany.

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

5. What does White say one has to do to change himself in New York?
(a) Move a few steps.
(b) Attend a play.
(c) Walk down the street.
(d) Take a different train.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was White unsure of when he re-visited New York?

3. What does White say about the people who don't want the gifts New York has to offer?

4. Who asked White to write this book?

5. What did White say changed New York the most?

(see the answer key)

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