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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters from the East, 1960-1965.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What case does White reference in a letter to the New York Herald Tribune?
(a) The situation of Hollywood actors.
(b) The situation of modern poets.
(c) The situation of film critics.
(d) The situation of Hollywood screen writers.

2. What does White buy for Katharine with the money from the published story, The Lady is Cold?
(a) A necklace.
(b) Candy.
(c) Flowers.
(d) A coat.

3. How do Katharine and White communicate while at work?
(a) During office breaks.
(b) The office intercom.
(c) Messages delivered by other people.
(d) Interoffice memos.

4. According to White's second rebuttal to the New York Herald Tribune, what is the best way to preserve American freedoms?
(a) To extend the freedoms to those who do not wish to hurt the country.
(b) To understand opposing points of view.
(c) To battle opposing points of view through the law.
(d) To extend the freedoms to everyone.

5. What year does White create the cartoon featuring a caption that references the "most beautiful decision" of his life?
(a) 1928.
(b) 1930.
(c) 1929.
(d) 1927.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does White respond to a letter by Cathy Durham?

2. Where in Florida do the Whites travel to in 1963?

3. How many children does Katharine have when she and White are married?

4. What is the name of White and Katharine's Scottish terrier?

5. Which one of the following is not included in the description White gives of his wedding?

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