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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 another example of when a person HAS to read bad writing?
(a) Instruction manuals.
(b) Political Journals.
(c) Literature anthologies.
(d) Television captions.

2. What trap do journalists and editors fall into often?
(a) Using cliches and made up words.
(b) Not doing grammar checks.
(c) Usin too many dashes.
(d) Using too many commas.

3. What is an example of a time when bad writing HAS to be read?
(a) Online writing.
(b) In English class.
(c) Corporate memos or technical writing.
(d) In the newspaper.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why is the above a problem?

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

5. Has the period of political euphemisms improved since the Vietnam War?

(see the answer key)

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