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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Chapter 1, "The Structure of Nonaction Information" through Chapter 4, "The Parts You Don't Read".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, "The Ecology of the Nonfiction Biosphere," what problem does Foster say can arise if readers do not understand the forms of writing?
(a) Readers may expect the wrong things from the form they are reading.
(b) Readers may be disappointed by the content of their reading.
(c) Readers may have unreasonably high standards.
(d) Readers may misunderstand the purpose of the form they are reading.

2. In Chapter 3, "The Power of the Prologue," what does Foster give as the basic meaning of "preface," "prologue," and "foreward"?
(a) First word.
(b) Leading.
(c) In front.
(d) Ahead of.

3. In Chapter 2, "The Ecology of the Nonfiction Biosphere," what does Foster call the rules governing different forms of nonfiction?
(a) Syntax.
(b) Grammar.
(c) Precepts.
(d) Laws.

4. In Chapter 1, "The Structure of Nonfiction Information," what does Foster say the first job of the writer is, on page one?
(a) To be clear and concise.
(b) To tell the truth.
(c) To create a personal bond with the reader.
(d) To get the reader to page two.

5. In Chapter 3, "The Power of the Prologue," what does Foster say distinguishes the prologue from a preface?
(a) The word prologue is generally only used with narratives.
(b) The word preface is generally only used for fiction.
(c) The word prologue is generally only used for fiction.
(d) The word preface is generally only used with narratives.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, "The Structure of Nonfiction Information," what does Foster mean when he uses the word "dichotomy"?

2. In Chapter 2, "The Ecology of the Nonfiction Biosphere," what does Foster say is the point of having a variety of media sources?

3. The section of this book called "What's Going on Around Here?" is what part of the book?

4. In Chapter 3, "The Power of the Prologue," Foster mentions a "squib." What is a squib, in this context?

5. In Chapter 2, "The Ecology of the Nonfiction Biosphere," where does Foster say editorial content can usually be found in the newspaper?

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