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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Section 4, Perfectionism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Anne say good writing is about?
(a) Outlines, plots, and themes.
(b) Spelling everything correctly.
(c) Dialect.
(d) Telling the truth.

2. How does Anne define perfectionism?
(a) A mean, frozen form of idealism.
(b) An abundantly jealous form of writing.
(c) Chewing gum will relieve it.
(d) The only way to write.

3. How does Anne tell her students to train the unconscious to kick in?
(a) Phone an off-putting friend, that will get your creative juices going.
(b) Sit down to write at approximately the same time every day.
(c) Listen to classical music.
(d) Drink wine and eat chocolate, then write.

4. Where did Anne's father teach his class?
(a) Elementary school to children.
(b) San Quentin to the prisoners.
(c) On the street to hippies.
(d) The local community college to kids.

5. What is on Anne's desk that reminds her of short assignments?
(a) A short stubby pencil.
(b) A pair of shorts.
(c) A one-inch picture frame.
(d) A ruler.

Short Answer Questions

1. What magazine did Anne write food reviews for, before it folded?

2. What is Anne's first useful concept about?

3. What does Anne say perfectionism will block?

4. What does the one-inch picture frame remind her of?

5. At what age did Anne start writing?

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