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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 did White call the working police officers when he lived in New York?
(a) Gum shoes.
(b) Watchmen.
(c) Coppers.
(d) Patrol men.

2. What is the most disturbing change to White about New York since he lived there?
(a) The grumpy residents.
(b) The lack of camaraderie.
(c) The vulnerability.
(d) The small number of policemen.

3. What does White say about the people who don't want the gifts New York has to offer?
(a) They will get them anyway.
(b) They should leave.
(c) They can avoid it.
(d) They will live in denial.

4. What does White say one has to do to change himself in New York?
(a) Take a different train.
(b) Walk down the street.
(c) Attend a play.
(d) Move a few steps.

5. What amazes White about the messages he describes being sent?
(a) It goes so fast.
(b) It is so reliable.
(c) It is trusted.
(d) It is used so often.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did White do before attending college?

2. Which of these do the subterranean lines under the city make possible?

3. What does White compare the city to?

4. How does White seem to feel about "The Wizard of Oz"?

5. What has not slowed down in New York since White's death?

(see the answer key)

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