1. Why do writers need to stick to rules?
(a) In order to get taken seriously and get picked up by an agent.
(b) Writers need to stick to rules because readers expect them to.
(c) To get a copy past their editors on time.
(d) To impress their teachers with their adherance to rules.

2. What is Zinsser's preferred method for interviewing?
(a) He likes to use pens and markers.
(b) He likes to use pencils and paper.
(c) He doesn't use anything. He just listens.
(d) He likes audio recorders.

3. What does Zinsser think about writing memoirs?
(a) He likes memoirs and reads them constantly.
(b) He encourages them and wants writers to stop being afraid about writing about themselves.
(c) He thinks memoirs are tacky writers.
(d) He is against memoirs and thinks writers should never write about themselves.

4. What is Zissner's point of view on the debate between literature and journalism?
(a) He agrees that literature is the only true form of good writing.
(b) He wants to go back to the pre-WWII form of writing.
(c) He believes it doesn't matter, and that good writing is good writing.
(d) He agrees that journalism is bad writing.

5. What does it convey when anyone says he can write a book if he wanted to?
(a) It reveals how easy it is to write a book.
(b) It shows that people are ignorant.
(c) It reveals the misconception that writing is easy.
(d) It shows that there are many talented people in the world.