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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What aspect of New York brought in by the residents does White appreciate the most?
(a) Solidity.
(b) Restlessness.
(c) Energy.
(d) Passion.

4. Who explains the differences between the New York City written about and the current New York City?
(a) White.
(b) The writer of the introduction.
(c) The editor.
(d) Nobody.

5. What kind of publication was the first to print this book?
(a) A novella.
(b) A newsletter.
(c) A newspaper.
(d) A magazine.

6. How does White seem to feel about "The Wizard of Oz"?
(a) He is amazed by it.
(b) He hates it.
(c) He tolerates it.
(d) He likes it.

7. What does White say is an important thing that comes along with one of the gifts New York offers to all men?
(a) Elevation.
(b) Participation.
(c) Compromise.
(d) Motivation.

8. What does White say about the people who don't want the gifts New York has to offer?
(a) They will get them anyway.
(b) They should leave.
(c) They will live in denial.
(d) They can avoid it.

9. What was the occupation of the celebrity White once met in New York?
(a) Actor.
(b) Singer/Dancer.
(c) Writer.
(d) Reporter.

10. What kind of New York resident does White like the most?
(a) The lifers.
(b) The born and bred.
(c) The transplants.
(d) The commuters.

11. What about this book is NOT outdated?
(a) The maps.
(b) The sites to see.
(c) The restaurants.
(d) The train schedules.

12. What was the writer of the introduction of this book glad that White couldn't see?
(a) What had become of the city since he wrote it.
(b) How his book had been received.
(c) Where his book would be published.
(d) How quickly his book became outdated.

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

14. How many kinds of people does White say are in New York?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 6.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What celebrity did White see in New York one time?

2. What is in the hearts of the people who bring passion to New York, according to White?

3. What does White hope to show in his story?

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

5. What does White have to ignore to continue loving New York?

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