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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On Living: A Postscript.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to King, which element of a novel is less important than aspiring writers might believe?
(a) Characterization.
(b) Plot.
(c) Theme.
(d) Dialogue.

2. How could the object King's uncle inherits be described?
(a) Big but light.
(b) Small and light.
(c) Large and open.
(d) Large and hard to carry around.

3. King states that writing is a job that includes aspects that are ____.
(a) Ponderous.
(b) Drudgery.
(c) Void of meaning.
(d) Unexplainable.

4. What is the location of the first item mentioned in the image?
(a) On a table.
(b) In a chair.
(c) On the floor.
(d) Over a counter.

5. What reaction does King have to resuming work after his accident?
(a) He finds it therapeutic.
(b) He enjoys it, but he is not as obsessed as before.
(c) He hates it.
(d) He is unhappy that the words don't come as easily.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does King define writing as?

2. According to King, what should dialogue represent?

3. King gives the example of John Grisham as a writer. What does he say about Grisham?

4. What does King have to do to continue his recovery after he returned home from the hospital?

5. Another belief of King is that writers have a special need. What is this need?

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