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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapter 4 Style.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What method of writing does Zissner use?
(a) Cluster writing.
(b) New Journalism.
(c) Bold paragraph approach.
(d) Old Journalism.

2. Why do journalists need to perfect uncluttered writing?
(a) People only pay attention to short articles.
(b) They have a limited number of column inches and word limits.
(c) It is easier to sell.
(d) It make their writing easier to read.

3. Why is the above a problem?
(a) Writers don't put enough effort into their writing.
(b) Writers end up editing too much.
(c) Writers need to start at the end and work their way up.
(d) Usually the first two or three paragraphs of a piece can be cut.

4. Why doesn't he simply cross out clutter?
(a) So that his students will learn to recognize clutter.
(b) Because highlighting is easier to see.
(c) Because underlining is easier on the eyes.
(d) Because it uses too much ink to cross out than to bracket.

5. Which is the simplest sentence?
(a) Simplicity is opporite clutter.
(b) Simplicity is the opposite of clutter.
(c) Simplicity is the direct opposite of clutter.
(d) Simplicity.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What are Zissner's feelings about writing?

4. How does a writer become better at his craft?

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

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