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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 29-58.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does White say an enemy could use to destroy the city?
(a) Cannons.
(b) Small planes.
(c) Air raids.
(d) Hackers.

2. What parts of the city does White say has changed the most?
(a) The bad parts.
(b) The good parts.
(c) The lower parts.
(d) The higher parts.

3. What does White say someone can do in a short walk in a New York neighborhood?
(a) Do your grocery shopping.
(b) Buy a paper.
(c) Get dry cleaning.
(d) All of these.

4. What does White compare the feeling the city gives to its citizens to?
(a) An ongoing lecture.
(b) A college education.
(c) A big hug.
(d) A dose of vitamins.

5. Why did White agree to write this book?
(a) His stepson worked for the company printing it.
(b) He loves New York.
(c) His wife liked the idea.
(d) He was given a huge portion of the profits.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname did White have in college?

2. Why didn't White make changes in his manuscript when they happened in New York?

3. Who gives a good description of White?

4. Which of the following is NOT out of date in this book?

5. Which of these occupations does White say people can be successful at?

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