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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Section 6, Writers Block.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Anne consider a most depressing experience?
(a) Having so much material you can not write fast enough.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Writer's block.
(d) Editors not liking your work.

2. How do you get your confidence and intuition back?
(a) By exercising daily.
(b) By calling a friend.
(c) By taking a writing class.
(d) By stopping the chattering of the rational mind.

3. What image does Anne use to help her gather dialog for characters?
(a) One-inch picture frame.
(b) Dr. Suess.
(c) Broccoli.
(d) Hammers.

4. What is Anne's response to her students question about knowing when they are done?
(a) When Dr. Suess eats the broccoli.
(b) When the octopus is snoring.
(c) "You just do."
(d) When characters evolve.

5. What does Anne sometimes use her index cards for?
(a) Set design.
(b) Short assignments, to get writing again.
(c) Nothing, she throws them all away.
(d) Thought provoking party favors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anne say that unpublished writers need?

2. When you start thinking like a writer, where does Anne suggest you get your material?

3. What does Anne say that there is ecstasy in?

4. What is the basic formula for drama?

5. What constructive way does Anne suggest a writer deal with jealousy?

(see the answer key)

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