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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 could cause a writer to write unclear?
(a) Not having enough experience.
(b) Not taking any writing classes.
(c) Not having brainstormed enough.
(d) Not knowing what they want to say.

2. What is it that the bad writers mentioned above do that makes their writing terrible?
(a) They lie too much.
(b) They don't check their facts.
(c) They have bad grammar.
(d) They use too many euphemisms.

3. What period in U.S. history does Zissner point out as a time filled with euphemisms?
(a) Spanish Civil War.
(b) The Korean War.
(c) The Vietnam War.
(d) World War II.

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

5. Good writing is ______________.
(a) Very difficult.
(b) Easy to teach.
(c) Seen often.
(d) Easy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when a product of writing is never read?

2. Chapter 3 is about __________.

3. What does reading aloud do for the writer?

4. What tense does Zissner recommend when starting a new piece?

5. What does the etymology of words mean?

(see the answer key)

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