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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through E.B. White, a Biography, 1982-1985.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In 1956, why is Katharine still at the New Yorker?
(a) Because White is there.
(b) Because she enjoys the work.
(c) Because of the income she is generating.
(d) Because of the death of Gus Lobrano.

4. What type of sound do the suggested songs for "Charlotte's Web" have in White's opinion?
(a) Russian.
(b) English.
(c) Irish.
(d) Scottish.

5. What activities is White's son enjoying at Cornell?
(a) Soccer and archery.
(b) Soccer and naval architecture.
(c) Football and naval architecture.
(d) Football and archery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where in Florida do the Whites travel to in 1963?

2. In a letter to his brother, Stanley, what does White fear the surgeons will find in his abdomen during an operation?

3. How does White explain his fascination with spiders in a letter?

4. Writing under a nom de plume, what does White express concern over?

5. Which publishing company contacts White about using his text for Strunk's book?

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