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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Section 10, Set Design.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does a writer end up with a good second draft or a terrific third draft?
(a) By getting a good agent.
(b) By writing a bad first draft.
(c) By hiring an excellent editor.
(d) By drinking lots of wine.

2. When Anne is participating in the school lunch writing assignment, what does she say about hers?
(a) Her father always made the perfect sandwiches.
(b) Homemade bread was something to be proud of.
(c) All the kids wanted to trade for her tuna salad.
(d) It was really about opening our insides in front of everyone. Just like writing.

3. What is on Anne's desk that reminds her of short assignments?
(a) A short stubby pencil.
(b) A ruler.
(c) A pair of shorts.
(d) A one-inch picture frame.

4. According to Anne, what is the way to "nail" a character?
(a) Dialogue.
(b) Plot.
(c) Set design.
(d) Hammers.

5. What was Anne's first poem about that got any attention?
(a) Sam.
(b) Her father.
(c) John Glenn.
(d) Tiny bubbles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anne say perfectionism will block?

2. When a character takes on a characteristic that you have no good experience in, what should you do?

3. What is the basic formula for drama?

4. What does Anne say good writing is about?

5. What is Anne's first suggestion about writing dialogue?

(see the answer key)

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