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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Chapter 14 Writing About Yourself: The Memoir.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do journalists need to perfect uncluttered writing?
(a) People only pay attention to short articles.
(b) It is easier to sell.
(c) They have a limited number of column inches and word limits.
(d) It make their writing easier to read.

2. Chapter 3 is about __________.
(a) Reducing clutter.
(b) Increasing the simplicity of writing.
(c) Clutter.
(d) Simplicity.

3. How can uncluttered writing help fiction?
(a) It keeps the meaning of the story clear and the prose worth the reader's time.
(b) It keeps books smaller and people like smaller books.
(c) It highlights the impotant parts of the story.
(d) It keeps people's attention longer.

4. Why is it important for writers to read constantly?
(a) To learn from other writers' mistakes.
(b) To emulate their heroes.
(c) To learn how to write.
(d) To study the market.

5. What group of people does the author think has the worst type of writing?
(a) Musicians.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Toddlers.
(d) Politicians.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has literature transformed into?

2. Why is nonfiction more popular than fiction?

3. What stops Americans from writing memoirs?

4. What is a common problem with nonfiction writers?

5. What is it that the bad writers mentioned above do that makes their writing terrible?

(see the answer key)

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