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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does White say will always be innumerable in New York?
(a) Rascals.
(b) Changes.
(c) Energy.
(d) Rodents.

3. Why does White say New York is not as unique anymore?
(a) Movies.
(b) Advertising.
(c) Radio.
(d) TV.

4. What opportunity is most prevalent in New York, according to White?
(a) Culture.
(b) Religion.
(c) Education.
(d) Variety.

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

6. What is White quick to agree on when talking about New York?
(a) There are parts he doesn't approve of.
(b) It is not for everyone.
(c) It is the best place to live.
(d) It is an iconic city.

7. What does White attribute the ability for a man to change himself in New York to?
(a) Diversity.
(b) Crowds.
(c) Motivation.
(d) Energy.

8. How old was White when he first visited New York City?
(a) He was a young child.
(b) He was a baby.
(c) He was a young man.
(d) He was middle-aged.

9. How does the person giving a description of White feel about him?
(a) He is envious of but admires him.
(b) He cares deeply for him.
(c) He knows him slightly.
(d) She is proud of him.

10. Which of these does White say New York holds the key to?
(a) Promotion.
(b) All of the answers are correct.
(c) Acting.
(d) Mercantilism.

11. What does White say separated people in New York in his old days?
(a) Money.
(b) Inches.
(c) Looks.
(d) Nothing.

12. 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) Elevation.
(c) Compromise.
(d) Motivation.

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

14. When did White die?
(a) 1975.
(b) 1965.
(c) 1995.
(d) 1985.

15. Who came up with the different categories of people that White writes about?
(a) His father.
(b) His wife.
(c) His stepson.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the kinds of New York residents that White talks about?

2. What did White refuse to do to this book before publishing it?

3. Why didn't White make changes in his manuscript when they happened in New York?

4. Which of the following is NOT out of date in this book?

5. What about this book is NOT outdated?

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