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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 White's father's occupation?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Salesman.
(c) Piano manufacturer.
(d) Piano teacher.

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

3. What kind of New York resident does White credit for the restlessness in New York?
(a) The commuters.
(b) The ever-present.
(c) The born and bred.
(d) The transplants.

4. What does White say is an important thing that comes along with one of the gifts New York offers to all men?
(a) Elevation.
(b) Participation.
(c) Compromise.
(d) Motivation.

5. How did White hope New York would progress?
(a) At a constant pace.
(b) With the will of the people.
(c) Onward and upwards.
(d) Naturally.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does White say people CANNOT change while in New York?

2. Which of these is something White says people come to New York looking for?

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

4. What kind of changes must the reader make as he reads this article?

5. What does White compare the city to?

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