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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these does White say New York holds the key to?
(a) Devotion.
(b) Equality.
(c) Demolition.
(d) Evangelism.

2. Which of the following is NOT out of date in this book?
(a) The tour times.
(b) The population statistics.
(c) None of these.
(d) The Broadway reviews.

3. Where was the writer of the introduction of this book working?
(a) At a train station.
(b) At a law school.
(c) At a newspaper.
(d) At a magazine.

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the kinds of New York residents that White talks about?
(a) The commuters.
(b) The born and bred.
(c) The ever-present.
(d) The transplants.

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

6. Why does White talk about "The Wizard of Oz" while writing about New York?
(a) He thinks New York is that place over the rainbow.
(b) He identifies with having ruby slippers to take him home from there.
(c) He met one of the actors from the film while in New York.
(d) He knows the movie was filmed in New York.

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

8. What does White have to ignore to continue loving New York?
(a) The bad memories.
(b) The people.
(c) The criticism.
(d) The changes.

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

10. What does White say "The Wizard of Oz" was for many people?
(a) A family-uniting film.
(b) A technological advancement.
(c) An iconic moment.
(d) A happy memory.

11. What was White's father's occupation?
(a) Piano teacher.
(b) Salesman.
(c) Piano manufacturer.
(d) Lawyer.

12. What kind of person does White say the city would not be the same without?
(a) The transplants.
(b) The evangelists.
(c) The born and bred.
(d) The tourists.

13. Who asked White to write this book?
(a) His wife.
(b) His editor.
(c) His stepson.
(d) His publisher.

14. Why did White agree to write this book?
(a) His stepson worked for the company printing it.
(b) He was given a huge portion of the profits.
(c) His wife liked the idea.
(d) He loves New York.

15. What does White blame for the loss of charm in the city?
(a) The crime.
(b) TV.
(c) The police force.
(d) The population.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does White say will always be innumerable in New York?

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

3. Who gives a good description of White?

4. What part of New York does White spend most of his time describing?

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

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