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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 does Anne determine needs to be at the center of your stories?
(a) Something you care passionately about.
(b) Grape jelly, raspberry has too many seeds.
(c) A beautiful set design.
(d) A good climax.

2. According to Anne, what should our stories encompass?
(a) The truth as others see it, no one cares what you think.
(b) No truth at all, total fiction is riveting.
(c) Half truths, which are much more interesting.
(d) The truth as we know it, that is all we have to share.

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. Secretly, why do some people attend Anne's writing class?
(a) To become her friend.
(b) To socialize.
(c) In hopes she will love their writing and send it to her agent.
(d) To learn how to write better.

5. How does Anne describe the Polaroid?
(a) You point and shoot at what you think you want, but it does not always turn out as expected.
(b) Anybody can take a Polariod picture, as long as there is film in the camera.
(c) You are not supposed to know what the picture looks like until it finishes developing.
(d) Quick and easy, just like writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anne state is the most degrading occupational hazard of being a writer?

2. What is at least half the battle Anne faces in her daily writing?

3. What did Anne's father tell his students to read?

4. According to Anne, what is publication not going to do for you?

5. What is the myth of publication, according to Anne?

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