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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 is a common problem writers have?
(a) Writing too little.
(b) Starting at the true beginning.
(c) Not writing at the same time every day.
(d) Writing too much at first.

2. How does a writer become better at his craft?
(a) By taking initiative to improve every day.
(b) By taking a writing class.
(c) By reading everything.
(d) By avoiding trashy novels.

3. Do good writers decorate their writing?
(a) Yes, with good punctuation.
(b) Yes, always with lots of extra words.
(c) No, good writers dont need ornamentation.
(d) No, only bad writers do this to sell more copies.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What could cause a writer to write unclear?

2. Good writing is ______________.

3. What happens when the reader loses interest in the writing?

4. Chapter 3 is about __________.

5. Can good writing be taught?

(see the answer key)

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