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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these does White say New York holds the key to?
(a) Demolition.
(b) Evangelism.
(c) Equality.
(d) Devotion.

2. Why didn't White make changes in his manuscript when they happened in New York?
(a) He was too close to his deadline.
(b) He wanted the reader to do that for himself.
(c) He liked the original version better.
(d) He wanted to age his piece a bit.

3. What aspect of New York brought in by the residents does White appreciate the most?
(a) Energy.
(b) Passion.
(c) Solidity.
(d) Restlessness.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does White have to ignore to continue loving New York?

2. How do we see how White felt about "The Wizard of Oz"?

3. What does the B in E.B. White stand for?

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

5. What was the occupation of the celebrity White once met in New York?

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