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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through In the Lee of the Barn, 1971-1976.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When is White's son, Joel, born?
(a) 1932.
(b) 1934.
(c) 1931.
(d) 1933.

3. How does White categorize his debate with the New York Herald Tribune?
(a) Ridiculous.
(b) Astonishing.
(c) Confusing.
(d) Pointless.

4. What does White write to his granddaughter about journalism?
(a) It is the basis for all of his books.
(b) It is the foundation for most of his books.
(c) It is where he feels the least comfortable.
(d) It is where he feels the most comfortable.

5. Which newspaper does White write to in protest about their profile of New Yorker editor, William Shawn?
(a) New York Sun Times.
(b) New York Daily News.
(c) New York Times.
(d) New York Herald Tribune.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Mozart piece does White recommend for the "Charlotte's Web" movie?

2. When does White begin living with three other Cornell graduates?

3. In 1956, why is Katharine still at the New Yorker?

4. At what age did White begin to develop his writing style?

5. How many copies of "The Elements of Style" have been sold?

(see the answer key)

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