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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 doesn't he simply cross out clutter?
(a) So that his students will learn to recognize clutter.
(b) Because highlighting is easier to see.
(c) Because underlining is easier on the eyes.
(d) Because it uses too much ink to cross out than to bracket.

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

3. What is unity in writing?
(a) Unity is when the characters in a story are united and never disagree with one another.
(b) Unity is when characters are unipolar and one dimensional.
(c) Unity is when the writer sticks to one plot.
(d) Unity is where the writer maintains consistency throughout an entire piece.

4. Has the period of political euphemisms improved since the Vietnam War?
(a) Yes, politicians hire better speech writers.
(b) No, it is the same.
(c) Yes, politicians know how to unclutter their writing now.
(d) No, it has gotten worse.

5. What does the etymology of words mean?
(a) The biology of words.
(b) The sound of words.
(c) The written scripts.
(d) The history of words.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Zissner's point of view on the debate between literature and journalism?

2. What trap do journalists and editors fall into often?

3. Why do journalists need to perfect uncluttered writing?

4. What is the advantage of a writer writing his or her own memoir?

5. What is one task that a good writer constantly does?

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