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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapter 6 Words.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What are the best aspects of a good story?
(a) Clarity.
(b) Good research.
(c) Writing skill.
(d) Clarity and writing skill.

3. Has the period of political euphemisms improved since the Vietnam War?
(a) Yes, politicians hire better speech writers.
(b) Yes, politicians know how to unclutter their writing now.
(c) No, it is the same.
(d) No, it has gotten worse.

4. What gives nonfiction books life?
(a) Pure hard facts.
(b) White lies that sell certain facts.
(c) Humanity and warmth.
(d) The cover of the book.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Do good writers decorate their writing?

2. What is another example of when a person HAS to read bad writing?

3. Does Zissner believe in the journalism model for good writing?

4. Can good writing be taught?

5. What does the etymology of words mean?

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