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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. How does the New York Herald Tribune refer to White in their response to his criticism?
(a) A committee of one.
(b) A committee of few.
(c) A committee of misinformation.
(d) A committee of ignorance.

2. At what age did White begin to develop his writing style?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Eight.

3. When does White marry Katharine Angell?
(a) 1928.
(b) 1926.
(c) 1929.
(d) 1927.

4. How much is White paid for his column, "One Man's Meat", for Harper's Magazine?
(a) Three hundred dollars per month.
(b) Three hundred dollars per week.
(c) Five hundred dollars per month.
(d) Five hundred dollars per week.

5. According to White's second rebuttal to the New York Herald Tribune, what is the best way to preserve American freedoms?
(a) To extend the freedoms to everyone.
(b) To understand opposing points of view.
(c) To extend the freedoms to those who do not wish to hurt the country.
(d) To battle opposing points of view through the law.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Katharine hospitalized in 1952?

2. After marrying a Wall Street broker, what example of alliteration did White's sister's name become?

3. Where is the Whites' farm located?

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

5. As he explains to his stepson, why is White not writing?

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