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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What question does White tell Thurber he would like to ask President Roosevelt?
(a) "What's with the Laughter?"
(b) "Where's the Humor?"
(c) "What's the Joke?"
(d) "What's So Funny?"

2. After marrying a Wall Street broker, what example of alliteration did White's sister's name become?
(a) Lillian Illian.
(b) Marion Harion.
(c) Lillian Gillian.
(d) Marion Carion.

3. What is the name of White and Katharine's Scottish terrier?
(a) Charlotte.
(b) Joy.
(c) Daisy.
(d) Millie.

4. Which one of the following is not included in the list of people White says will read the pamphlet he worked on in Washington?
(a) Gas station workers.
(b) Manicurists.
(c) Future soldiers.
(d) Teachers.

5. When does White resign from writing for Harper's magazine?
(a) 1944.
(b) 1945.
(c) 1943.
(d) 1942.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does White describe his time with the New Yorker?

2. How does White categorize his debate with the New York Herald Tribune?

3. When does White submit the manuscript for Stuart Little to his agent?

4. How many children does Katharine have when she and White are married?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does White gain confidence as a writer while in college, and what acquaintances does he make there?

2. What happens during White's early New York Times interview?

3. What happens in 1941 that leads to White's work in Washington?

4. Why did White first begin writing during his childhood?

5. What suggestions does White have for the New Yorker between 1932 and 1935?

6. How does White begin writing for the New Yorker, and what does he do once his position becomes permanent?

7. What is the New York Herald Tribune's response to White's letter, and how does he reply?

8. How does White describe kindergarten and high school?

9. How does White return to the New Yorker and what embarrassing situation does he encounter there?

10. What is the purpose of White's trip with Howard Cushman, and where do they go?

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