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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the manuscript go after the literary editor is finished with it?

2. What is one of the only programs for funding for writers on the governmental level?

3. What is one of the more reputedly good magazines that Gardner suggests publication in?

4. What author of experimental fiction teaches at Rice?

5. In Chapter 2, Gardner notes that "The wide range of opinion in a class affords increases the writer's chance of getting a _____."

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gardner write of the standard technique of teaching writing in Chapter 2?

2. What does Gardner say in the beginning of Chapter 2 regarding author education and state funding?

3. What autobiographical experiences does Gardner relate regarding editors in Chapter 3?

4. Why is writing usually rejected, according to Gardner?

5. Are all good writers good teachers? What does Gardner say of this in Chapter 2?

6. What does Gardner say of finding support for the author in Chapter 3?

7. How does Gardner explain the detailed letter from an editor and the author's choice of revision?

8. What does Gardner remark about the loyalty of an editor?

9. What does Gardner say in regard to literary dynasties and writing workshops in Chapter 2?

10. What are Gardner's workshops like for writers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the career of Raymond Carver. How did he come to study with John Gardner? What does he relate of his experiences as Gardner's student?

Essay Topic 2

What subjects are worthwhile or important for the author in gaining a well-rounded education? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the benefits of earning a graduate degree from a writer's workshop. In what ways can this be beneficial for the author?

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