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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The War Years: 1942-1945.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to White's letter to Katharine, what is "man's ancient privilege"?
(a) Living an organized life.
(b) Living a reasonable life.
(c) Living a thought-provoking life.
(d) Living a whimsical life.

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

3. How many freedoms are included in the pamphlet that the Office of Facts and Figures hires White to work on in 1941?
(a) Four.
(b) Eight.
(c) Two.
(d) Ten.

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

5. How many children did White's parents have?
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) Nine.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comparison does White use to illustrate his opinion of the draft in a 1942 letter to Harold Ross?

2. How does White refer to his work in Washington in a March 2, 1942 letter to John Fleming?

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

4. How much is White paid for his column, "One Man's Meat", for Harper's Magazine?

5. How much bed rest does Katharine have while recovering from an illness after the birth of their son?

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