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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. Letters to publishing houses should ideally be addressed to whom?

2. In Chapter 2, what does Gardner say the world has far more than it needs?

3. Gardner writes in Chapter 3, "Young writers want to ____ because they're unsure of themselves."

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

5. What author responded to the question of why she wrote fiction, "Because I'm good at it"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gardner say of editors in Chapter 3? What can one do to appeal to an editor?

2. What should the successful teacher do for his writing students, according to Gardner?

3. What does Gardner write about rejection letters in Chapter 3?

4. What does Gardner open Chapter 3 with, regarding the young writer's focus on publication?

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

6. Why must a teacher avoid projecting their aesthetic view on writers?

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

8. What does Gardner say regarding the study of philosophy and psychology?

9. What brings the author feelings of virtue in Chapter 2?

10. What does Gardner cite as the assets of having an agent in Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the author's keen sense of observation. Why is this necessary? How does it affect the author?

Essay Topic 2

Describe what Gardner refers to as the "moments of magic" in an author's work. How does one recognize these when reading? What examples does Gardner cite?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss what Gardner refers to as "special intelligence" in the writer. How does Gardner's definition of intelligence differ from the dictionary definition?

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