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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 does Zinsser do before submitting a piece of writing?
(a) He reads everything aloud.
(b) He has his wife read his work.
(c) He submits his writing to his family.
(d) He edits everything three times.

2. Why does he recommend starting in the preferred tense?
(a) It creates a teacher student relationship.
(b) It causes writer's to think about the reader.
(c) It makes it easier for people to relate to.
(d) It brings out the natural voice.

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

4. Does Zissner believe in the journalism model for good writing?
(a) Yes, it saves space and uses modern words.
(b) Yes, it is efficient and catchy.
(c) No because journalists use cheap words and buzz words.
(d) No, journalism is dead and the writing is poor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do journalists need to perfect uncluttered writing?

2. How does Zinsser approach unusual words?

3. Do good writers decorate their writing?

4. Why doesn't Zissner provide examples of these writers he admires?

5. What does it convey when anyone says he can write a book if he wanted to?

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