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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. Who first sends White a copy of Strunk's textbook about English usage and style?
(a) Strunk.
(b) The editors of the book.
(c) A relative.
(d) A friend from Cornell.

2. What label does the New York Herald Tribune give to White while responding to his criticism of their editorial?
(a) A controversial element of society.
(b) A dangerous element of society.
(c) A naive element of society.
(d) A questionable element of society.

3. Which Mozart piece does White recommend for the "Charlotte's Web" movie?
(a) Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major.
(b) Symphony in B-flat Major.
(c) Quartet in F Major.
(d) String Quartet No. 10 in C Major.

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

5. What does White expect the project in Washington to be?
(a) A long project.
(b) A short project.
(c) A patriotic project.
(d) A worthwhile project.

Short Answer Questions

1. In a memo to Harold Ross, how many inches does White say that the height of taxi cab doors are?

2. Which colleges are included in the list that White mentions as receiving portions of Katharine's books?

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

4. According to White's letter to Katharine, what is "man's ancient privilege"?

5. For which newspaper is White a campus reporter?

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