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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Trumpet of the Swan, 1966-1970.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What intrigued White about the girls in high school?
(a) The way they wore their hair.
(b) The makeup they wore.
(c) Their dresses.
(d) Their silk stockings.

3. Of which upcoming fiction writer are the Whites fans?
(a) Ian Fleming.
(b) Harper Lee.
(c) William Faulkner.
(d) John Updike.

4. Which one of the following is a concern that White has about the illustrations in "Charlotte's Web"?
(a) The style of the spider.
(b) The shade of the sky.
(c) The lettering of the title.
(d) The color of the pig.

5. Which piece of Charlotte's advice does White give to his publisher regarding the revisions on the illustrations for the book?
(a) Never hurry and never worry.
(b) Seven is a lucky number.
(c) Versatile means I can change with ease from one thing to another.
(d) Humble has two meanings. It means "not proud" and "close to the ground."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which one of White's books is co-authored by Katharine?

3. Declining an editor position for The Saturday Review, what does White label himself?

4. How many children did White's parents have?

5. How does White describe Adolph Ochs, publisher of the New York Times?

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