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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. How does Cathy Durham's librarian respond to White's letter to Cathy?
(a) She is amused.
(b) She is confused.
(c) She is appreciative.
(d) She is offended.

2. What label does the New York Herald Tribune give to White while responding to his criticism of their editorial?
(a) A questionable element of society.
(b) A dangerous element of society.
(c) A controversial element of society.
(d) A naive element of society.

3. What is the name of White and Katharine's Scottish terrier?
(a) Charlotte.
(b) Millie.
(c) Joy.
(d) Daisy.

4. Where in Florida do the Whites travel to in 1963?
(a) Tampa.
(b) Sarasota.
(c) West Palm Beach.
(d) Miami.

5. Where is Katharine's father a successful businessman?
(a) New England.
(b) Boston.
(c) Connecticut.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the New York Herald Tribune refer to White in their response to his criticism?

2. How does White categorize his debate with the New York Herald Tribune?

3. What does White buy for Katharine with the money from the published story, The Lady is Cold?

4. Which newspaper does White write to in protest about their profile of New Yorker editor, William Shawn?

5. What reminder does White make about the agreement with communism?

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