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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 16 East 8th Street: 1931-1936.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After marrying a Wall Street broker, what example of alliteration did White's sister's name become?
(a) Marion Carion.
(b) Lillian Gillian.
(c) Marion Harion.
(d) Lillian Illian.

2. How does White describe his time with the New Yorker?
(a) Logical.
(b) Organized.
(c) Illogical.
(d) Chaotic.

3. Who was White's favorite sibling?
(a) Marion.
(b) Clara.
(c) Lillian.
(d) Stanley.

4. Which one of the following is not included in the description White gives of his wedding?
(a) Nobody threw anything.
(b) It was a very nice wedding.
(c) Everyone was late.
(d) There was a dog fight.

5. What car do White and Howard Cushman use to travel around the country?
(a) Oldsmobile.
(b) Mercer Raceabout.
(c) Studebaker.
(d) Model T Roadster.

Short Answer Questions

1. Published in 1934, what is the title of White's third book?

2. What job does Katharine Angell, White's future wife, have with the New Yorker when he begins writing there?

3. According to a 1931 letter to Katharine, how much does White pay for a pair of sandals at Sears Roebuck?

4. How many children did White's parents have?

5. At what age did White begin to develop his writing style?

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