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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 does Zissner think of gimmicky writing?
(a) It never works.
(b) It is what gets writers through the door.
(c) It is worth a try to sell a book or article.
(d) It is the secret to selling a book.

2. What does Zissner use to highlight clutter in his students' writing?
(a) Stars.
(b) Brackets
(c) Highlighter.
(d) Underlines.

3. Good writing is ______________.
(a) Seen often.
(b) Easy to teach.
(c) Very difficult.
(d) Easy.

4. What is the problem with American writing?
(a) Americans are bad at fact checking.
(b) It isn't complex enough.
(c) The writing is too sloppy.
(d) It is too complex.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does he recommend starting in the preferred tense?

5. What are the best aspects of a good story?

(see the answer key)

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