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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In another office memo, for which James Thurber story does White offer his comments?
2. When does White write to his agent about his reservations of a Czech producer's plans for a movie about "Charlotte's Web"?
3. When does E.B. White pass away?
4. What newspaper does White write to in order to correct an editorial that attributes Thurber's fame to him?
5. Which publishing company contacts White about using his text for Strunk's book?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does White explain the process of writing a book to fourth-graders of Columbus, Ohio?
2. What journalistic advice does White give to his granddaughter in 1975?
3. What complications does White have with his vision in 1982, and how many years does he provide newsbreaks for the New Yorker before retiring?
4. How does White's response to Cathy Durham generate controversy, and what solution does his publisher implement?
5. What question does Cathy Durham ask White, and how does he respond?
6. What is the subject of the exchanged letters between White and President Richard Nixon in July, 1969?
7. How is Katharine's legacy preserved?
8. What illnesses does Katharine battle between 1960 and 1965, and how does she adjust her work schedule?
9. How does White revise his work to be included in the new edition of "The Elements of Style"?
10. How does White contribute to his biography, and when and where does he pass away?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze White's response to a letter by Cathy Durham about why he has not written another children's book. Include why he might have replied that way, the response of Cathy's librarian, and the solution that White's publisher develops for preventing any future issues.
Essay Topic 2
Describe in detail three examples of how White uses his creativity and writing skills to communicate with Katharine and show her how important she is to his life. Include an analysis of what techniques White uses and why they are effective.
Essay Topic 3
White and Howard Cushman travel across the country in 1922 to learn about writing and life.
1) Describe Howard Cushman, his situation, and why he wants to embark on a cross country trip.
2) Explain White's motivation for the trip and what he hopes to accomplish.
3) Analyze White's job with the Seattle Times and his relationship with Alice Burchfield during the time of his trip.
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