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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapter 7 Usage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when the reader loses interest in the writing?
(a) She writes a bad review.
(b) He puts down the book.
(c) She throws the book.
(d) The transaction between author and writer is broken.

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

3. What is the problem with American writing?
(a) Americans are bad at fact checking.
(b) It isn't complex enough.
(c) It is too complex.
(d) The writing is too sloppy.

4. What is the main thing required to being a good writer?
(a) Good editing.
(b) Passion.
(c) Hard work.
(d) All answers are correct.

5. What are the two components of the original Roget's Thesaurus?
(a) A list of synonyms and their definitions with pictures on one side.
(b) A dictionary of antonyms, and one of synonyms.
(c) A dictionary listing of words, and a numberd section with synonyms arranged in broad concepts.
(d) Antonyms with very in depth definitions.

Short Answer Questions

1. When can ornamental writing be used as an exception?

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

3. Where should the writer find his or her words?

4. Why do Americans have trouble writing?

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

(see the answer key)

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