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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Help Along the Way, Section 1, Index Cards.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the basic formula for drama?
(a) There is no formula, drama naturally occurs.
(b) Setup, buildup, payoff.
(c) Buildup, payoff, setup.
(d) Setup, switch, sendoff.

2. In Anne's comments on the Gulf Stream, what is the straw a metaphor for?
(a) Us, as writers. The river of the story pours through us.
(b) Our fingers, a river of stories pour through them.
(c) KFKD, it is as big as the Gulf Stream.
(d) Our pencil, a river of stories pour though it.

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

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

5. How does a writer end up with a good second draft or a terrific third draft?
(a) By hiring an excellent editor.
(b) By drinking lots of wine.
(c) By writing a bad first draft.
(d) By getting a good agent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a recurring problem that Anne sees in her students?

2. What image does Anne use to help her gather dialog for characters?

3. What is Henry James' classic line about a writer looking for his glasses which were atop his head?

4. What is on Anne's desk that reminds her of short assignments?

5. What is Anne's third suggestion about putting together good dialogue?

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