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

2. What does White say people CANNOT change while in New York?
(a) Religion.
(b) None of these.
(c) Personality.
(d) Past history.

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

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

5. Which of these places does White say compares with New York?
(a) Washington D.C.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Seattle.
(d) None of these.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does White say New York is not as unique anymore?

2. What does White say about the people who don't want the gifts New York has to offer?

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

4. When was the Empire State Building erected?

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

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