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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these occupations does White say people can be successful at?
(a) Styling hair.
(b) All of these.
(c) Singing.
(d) Dancing.

2. What is the first kind of person who lives in New York?
(a) The ones who were born there.
(b) The ones who moved there from somewhere else.
(c) The ones who commute there.
(d) The ones who left, but will return later.

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

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

5. What does White use as a reference to write this book?
(a) His memory.
(b) A quick visit with his wife.
(c) A book.
(d) An interview with his stepson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was NOT on the list of nationalities living in New York?

2. Where did White die?

3. What kind of New York resident does White like the most?

4. What does White say most people will feel about their visit to New York?

5. What does White hope to show in his story?

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