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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On Writing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the second specific item King states his book on writing will NOT be about?
(a) Grammar.
(b) Diction.
(c) Vocabulary.
(d) Voice.

2. How does King define vocabulary?
(a) A knowledge of words used by different people that you are going to write about.
(b) The sum of the words you know.
(c) An essential tool for good writing.
(d) Good words and knowledge of how to use them.

3. What action does King believe a writer should take with respect to grammar?
(a) To thoroughly read a well-known grammar text.
(b) To ask teachers about things which confuse the writer.
(c) To research the writer's specific doubts on the Internet.
(d) To ignore grammar and let editors correct any obvious mistakes.

4. In the chapter, Toolbox, what advice does King give the reader?
(a) Writers need to have outlets other than writing.
(b) Writers should carefully prepare their tools before beginning to write.
(c) Writers need their own toolbox to be successful.
(d) Writers should always be prepared.

5. What does King's uncle use from the toolbox?
(a) Only a screwdriver.
(b) A screwdriver and a hammer.
(c) A hammer and some nails.
(d) Several tools.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lesson does the experience with his uncle teach King?

2. How does King use theme in his novels?

3. Of the two reasons King gives for why people write, which one does he support?

4. How many words a day does King try to produce?

5. From King's statements, what element should be used to illustrate a character?

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