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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 16 East 8th Street: 1931-1936.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of the following is not a writer that White works with at the New Yorker?
(a) Peter Arno.
(b) Frank Sullivan.
(c) John O'Hara.
(d) Dorothy Parker.

2. How long after the wedding do White and Katharine return to their jobs?
(a) The next week.
(b) Two weeks later.
(c) The next day.
(d) Two days later.

3. How many musical instruments did White learn to play?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) None.

4. What does White suggest the Department of Corrections at the New Yorker should be changed to in 1935?
(a) "All Standing Corrections".
(b) "We Stand Corrected".
(c) "Our Standing Corrections".
(d) "Corrected We Stand".

5. How many children did White's parents have?
(a) Five.
(b) Seven.
(c) Nine.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What poet does White parody in a December, 1918 letter to his mother?

2. How much bed rest does Katharine have while recovering from an illness after the birth of their son?

3. How long does White live with his parents after returning from his world travels?

4. What year does White create the cartoon featuring a caption that references the "most beautiful decision" of his life?

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

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