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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 1-29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is White's stepson happy that White can't see the city now?
(a) He would be very confused.
(b) He would never want to leave.
(c) He would feel ashamed for writing negative things.
(d) He would hate it.

2. Which kind of New York resident does White credit for the passion in New York?
(a) The commuters.
(b) The ever-present.
(c) The lifers.
(d) The transplants.

3. What does White say used to make New York so unique?
(a) Its people.
(b) Its businesses.
(c) Its landscape.
(d) Its activities.

4. How did the writer of the introduction of this book know White?
(a) He was his nephew.
(b) He was his stepson.
(c) He was his editor.
(d) He was his teacher.

5. Who wrote the introduction to this book?
(a) Reggie.
(b) Ryan.
(c) Roger.
(d) Robert.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of New York resident does White like the most?

2. Why does White say New York is not as unique anymore?

3. Who came up with the different categories of people that White writes about?

4. What is the most negative thing White mentions about the city?

5. What magazine did White write a lot for?

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