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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Section 4, Someone to Read Your Drafts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do we want out of important characters, such as a narrator?
(a) A good plot line.
(b) For them to manipulate us.
(c) For them to entertain us every step of the way.
(d) For them to be reliable.

2. What two qualities are needed to communicate effectively according to Anne?
(a) Good penmanship and excellent dialect.
(b) Respect and compassion.
(c) Respect and agressiveness.
(d) Compassion and high morals.

3. What does Anne say that there is ecstasy in?
(a) Ripples in the water.
(b) Wine and chocolate.
(c) Compassionate detachment.
(d) Paying attention.

4. How does Anne suggest you should expect someone to review your work?
(a) With a big red crayon.
(b) In a gentle and encouraging way.
(c) In a harsh and savage way.
(d) In both a gentle and harsh way.

5. Before she sends copies to her editor or agent, who reads Anne's drafts for her?
(a) Her son and the guy at the copy shop.
(b) Her best friend and a librarian.
(c) A student and a librarian.
(d) Her two best friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Anne suggest finding a partner to read your work?

2. What does Anne say must first happen before we can recognize others for who they are?

3. When will you know your characters, according to Anne?

4. What does Anne say can reveal a character better than pages of description?

5. As a writer, what is very hard for Anne to take?

(see the answer key)

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