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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 one of Zissner's biggest pet peeves?
(a) When people leave the toilet seat up.
(b) When people say they can write a book as if it is easy.
(c) When people dog ear the pages of a book.
(d) When people write in their books.

2. What does Zissner believe authors are fearful of in their writing?
(a) Writing poorly.
(b) Stating where they live.
(c) The reader not relating to them.
(d) Stating their true opinions, ideas, and judgments.

3. What is the response previous students have to his style of edits?
(a) They say then can still see the brackets.
(b) They say they never liked the highlighting.
(c) They like it much better than red pen all over a paper.
(d) They hated it, and have nightmares about his style.

4. What group of people does the author think has the worst type of writing?
(a) Musicians.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Toddlers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When can ornamental writing be used as an exception?

2. What method of writing does Zissner use?

3. Where should the writer find his or her words?

4. Can a writer's style be affected to the reader?

5. Can good writing be taught?

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