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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 publication was the first to print this book?
(a) A newspaper.
(b) A novella.
(c) A newsletter.
(d) A magazine.

2. What does the E in E.B. White stand for?
(a) Elwyn.
(b) Edward.
(c) Earl.
(d) Evan.

3. What does the B in E.B. White stand for?
(a) Banks.
(b) Bryan.
(c) Bernard.
(d) Brooks.

4. Who gives a good description of White?
(a) Himself.
(b) His brother.
(c) His wife.
(d) His stepson.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was strange about the terminology White used when talking about what he refused to do to this book before publication?

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

3. Why did White agree to write this book?

4. What is in the hearts of the people who bring passion to New York, according to White?

5. Which of these does White say New York holds the key to?

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