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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 method of writing does Zissner use?
(a) New Journalism.
(b) Cluster writing.
(c) Bold paragraph approach.
(d) Old Journalism.

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

3. A musician must practice scales, and a writer must practice ______________.
(a) Grammar.
(b) The marketplace.
(c) Sentences.
(d) Spelling.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the real audience in a piece of writing?

2. What is one of Zissner's biggest pet peeves?

3. What could cause a writer to write unclear?

4. What is a strange but effective way of proofreading to check for errors?

5. What is the problem with American writing?

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