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

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

3. When can ornamental writing be used as an exception?
(a) To follow solid writing.
(b) When the author needs to abide by editors remarks.
(c) When the wrting needs extra fluff.
(d) When writing evaluations and resumes.

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

5. What is the response previous students have to his style of edits?
(a) They like it much better than red pen all over a paper.
(b) They hated it, and have nightmares about his style.
(c) They say they never liked the highlighting.
(d) They say then can still see the brackets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another important characteristic of a writer?

2. Which is the simplest sentence?

3. What is a natural inclination for writers when they start a piece?

4. What period in U.S. history does Zissner point out as a time filled with euphemisms?

5. Chapter 3 is about __________.

(see the answer key)

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