On Writing Well Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

William Zinsser
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 156 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

On Writing Well Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

William Zinsser
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 156 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapter 4 Style.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a common problem writers have?
(a) Not writing at the same time every day.
(b) Writing too much at first.
(c) Writing too little.
(d) Starting at the true beginning.

2. What is one of Zissner's biggest pet peeves?
(a) When people leave the toilet seat up.
(b) When people say they can write a book as if it is easy.
(c) When people dog ear the pages of a book.
(d) When people write in their books.

3. Why doesn't he simply cross out clutter?
(a) Because it uses too much ink to cross out than to bracket.
(b) So that his students will learn to recognize clutter.
(c) Because highlighting is easier to see.
(d) Because underlining is easier on the eyes.

4. What happens when a product of writing is never read?
(a) The author's reputation is harmed.
(b) It becomes worthless and a waste of good time.
(c) It gets categorized under the bad books section.
(d) It gets burned.

5. What gives nonfiction books life?
(a) Humanity and warmth.
(b) Pure hard facts.
(c) The cover of the book.
(d) White lies that sell certain facts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the response previous students have to his style of edits?

2. What other group of people uses euphemisms or fad terms?

3. Can good writing be taught?

4. What is the main thing required to being a good writer?

5. What does Zissner use to highlight clutter in his students' writing?

(see the answer key)

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