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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through In the Lee of the Barn, 1971-1976.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long after the wedding do White and Katharine return to their jobs?
(a) Two days later.
(b) Two weeks later.
(c) The next day.
(d) The next week.

2. Who is Ursula Nordstrom?
(a) The editor at Harper & Brothers.
(b) A former Harper's coworker of White.
(c) A former New Yorker coworker of White.
(d) The owner of Harper & Brothers.

3. When does White submit the manuscript for Stuart Little to his agent?
(a) April, 1940.
(b) June, 1939.
(c) July, 1940.
(d) March, 1939.

4. In 1956, why is Katharine still at the New Yorker?
(a) Because White is there.
(b) Because of the death of Gus Lobrano.
(c) Because of the income she is generating.
(d) Because she enjoys the work.

5. How long does White tell his friend, Charles Muller, that he can stay away from the farm?
(a) Not more than ten days.
(b) Not more than one week.
(c) Not more than five days.
(d) Not more than two weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does White buy for Katharine with the money from the published story, The Lady is Cold?

2. Which organization's offer of membership does White decline?

3. Who first sends White a copy of Strunk's textbook about English usage and style?

4. According to White's letter to Katharine, what is "man's ancient privilege"?

5. What is on the cover of the first New Yorker magazine that White sees?

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