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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Turtle Bay, 1950-1951.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. For which newspaper is White a campus reporter?
(a) Cornell Times.
(b) Cornell Daily News.
(c) Cornell Post.
(d) Cornell Daily Sun.

4. What concern does White have about additional editions of "Stuart Little"?
(a) That they will be unedited.
(b) That the foreign languages will be authentic.
(c) That they will have an alternate ending.
(d) That they will include an extra chapter.

5. In a memo to Harold Ross, how many inches does White say that the height of taxi cab doors are?
(a) Fifty eight inches.
(b) Thirty eight inches.
(c) Forty eight inches.
(d) Twenty eight inches.

Short Answer Questions

1. With which faculty member(s) does White eventually write "The Elements of Style"?

2. In a letter to James Thurber, what injury does White sustain while falling onto an awning?

3. Where do a majority of White's columns appear in the Seattle Times?

4. What car do White and Howard Cushman use to travel around the country?

5. Where does Katharine travel to in order to get her divorce before marrying White?

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