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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Anne's book do for her father?
(a) It gave him inspiration to write a book before he died.
(b) Gave him the best possible months before he died and the best death.
(c) It gave him an ulcer, because Anne was not a very good writer at this point.
(d) It gave him hope to get better.

2. How does knowledge of your characters emerge, according to Anne?
(a) Quickly and easily.
(b) Characters come after you finish a good outline.
(c) Like a Polaroid, it takes time to know them.
(d) Like a sunrise, full of beauty and splendor.

3. How else does Anne say you might you know you are done?
(a) Your editor tells you that you are done.
(b) You have done the best you can do, and have no more to give.
(c) Your check arrives in the mail.
(d) The plot has come together beautifully.

4. What soothes and heals Anne when she is paranoid, jealous, or upset for any reason?
(a) Going to the beach.
(b) Asprin and a nap.
(c) Calling around.
(d) Writing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anne state that financial success guarantees a writer?

2. Besides calling around, what is another way to escape the isolation of writing?

3. How does Anne tell her students to train the unconscious to kick in?

4. What does Anne consider a gift if you have it?

5. What joy has Anne found in publication?

(see the answer key)

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