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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 "The Wizard of Oz" was for many people?
(a) A technological advancement.
(b) A happy memory.
(c) A family-uniting film.
(d) An iconic moment.

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

3. Why will a visitor to New York have a hard time understanding the waiters, according to White?
(a) They talk so fast.
(b) They talk quietly.
(c) They have a heavy accent.
(d) They use too much slang.

4. What does White try to have a balance of in this book?
(a) Facts and embellishments.
(b) True and false ideals.
(c) Good and bad comments.
(d) Current and past information.

5. What does White say is an important thing that comes along with one of the gifts New York offers to all men?
(a) Motivation.
(b) Participation.
(c) Elevation.
(d) Compromise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What parts of the city does White say has changed the most?

2. What about this book is NOT outdated?

3. Which of these places does White say compares with New York?

4. What was White unsure of when he re-visited New York?

5. What has New York lost along with its uniqueness, according to White?

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