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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 29-58.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When was the Empire State Building erected?
(a) During the Vietnam War.
(b) During the depression.
(c) During WWII.
(d) During WWI.

4. Why did White make a strange choice of words when talking about what he refused to do in his book before publication?
(a) He wanted to coin a new phrase.
(b) He was being sarcastic.
(c) He didn't like the changes being made.
(d) He wanted people to notice that verbiage.

5. What was the last name of the man who wrote the introduction to this book?
(a) Avery.
(b) Angell.
(c) Allman.
(d) Atkinson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does White give the numbers of?

2. What part of New York did White live in?

3. What part of New York does White spend most of his time describing?

4. What is the first kind of person who lives in New York?

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

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