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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How did the writer of the introduction of this book know White?
(a) He was his editor.
(b) He was his teacher.
(c) He was his stepson.
(d) He was his nephew.

4. Why will a visitor to New York have a hard time understanding the waiters, according to White?
(a) They use too much slang.
(b) They talk so fast.
(c) They have a heavy accent.
(d) They talk quietly.

5. What does White say New York offers that most other cities do not?
(a) A huge gathering of people.
(b) Religion of all sorts.
(c) World cuisines.
(d) Activities and events to attend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does White say separated people in New York in his old days?

2. What year was this story written?

3. What does White compare a non-local visiting New Yorker to?

4. How do we see how White felt about "The Wizard of Oz"?

5. Why did White first go to New York?

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