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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. How does White describe publicity to Alice while working at the American Legion News Service?
(a) New and overpaid.
(b) Old and overpaid.
(c) New and underpaid.
(d) Old and underpaid.

2. According to White's letter to Katharine, what is "man's ancient privilege"?
(a) Living an organized life.
(b) Living a thought-provoking life.
(c) Living a reasonable life.
(d) Living a whimsical life.

3. Which organization's offer of membership does White decline?
(a) The National Council of the Arts.
(b) The National Insitute of Arts and Letters.
(c) The National Institute of Education.
(d) The National Council of the Teachers of English.

4. According to his humorous memo to Ross, at which symposium did White decline to speak?
(a) The Museum of Art and Design.
(b) The Antique Automobiles Show.
(c) The Museum of Modern Art.
(d) The Museum of Automotive Design.

5. What is the mood of White's January 8, 1938 letter to James Thurber?
(a) Inspired.
(b) Excited.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Indifferent.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does White encourage a college student to get in order to inspire her to write?

3. Which Kentucky newspaper publishes White's sonnet about a race's winning horse?

4. For which newspaper is White a campus reporter?

5. How much are White and Cushman offered by the Buffalo Times for their daily column?

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