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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. Does the author believe good writing is the result of an inherent talent?
(a) No, the craft always gets better with time.
(b) No, good writers have to be taught.
(c) Yes, people are born to write.
(d) A good writer

2. Why do Americans have trouble writing?
(a) Their minds are too cluttered.
(b) They are not complex enough.
(c) They do too much and slack on their writing.
(d) They are bad at fact checking.

3. What tense does Zissner recommend when starting a new piece?
(a) Second person.
(b) First person.
(c) Combination third and first.
(d) Third person.

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

5. Who is rivaling everything that Zissner is saying?
(a) A student in the audience.
(b) The professor of the class.
(c) A doctor who writes for a hobby.
(d) Another writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main thing required to being a good writer?

2. Which is the simplest sentence?

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

4. What does Zissner think of gimmicky writing?

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

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