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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 did White want the reader to do as he read this book?
(a) Get inspired to visit New York.
(b) Note the changes in New York.
(c) Take his word as truth about New York.
(d) Find their own truths about New York.

2. What major project was the celebrity involved in that White saw in New York one time?
(a) A compilation of his greatest news stories.
(b) The Wizard of Oz.
(c) The Broadway Revival.
(d) His autobiography.

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

4. What does White say an enemy could use to destroy the city?
(a) Hackers.
(b) Air raids.
(c) Small planes.
(d) Cannons.

5. What year was this story written?
(a) 1950.
(b) 1948.
(c) 1946.
(d) 1952.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did White call the working police officers when he lived in New York?

2. What about this book is NOT outdated?

3. What has been gradually removed from the city since White lived there?

4. What does White say one has to do to change himself in New York?

5. Why does White say most people move to New York?

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