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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 a strange but effective way of proofreading to check for errors?
(a) Reading under a blacklight.
(b) Reading a piece backwards.
(c) Reading a story upside down.
(d) Reading through a window.

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

3. What are Zissner's feelings about writing?
(a) Writing is a craft that is developed over time.
(b) Writing can easily be taught.
(c) Writing is difficult, but with the right tools, anyone can do it.
(d) Writing is easy and anyone can do it.

4. Does Zissner believe in the journalism model for good writing?
(a) Yes, it saves space and uses modern words.
(b) Yes, it is efficient and catchy.
(c) No, journalism is dead and the writing is poor.
(d) No because journalists use cheap words and buzz words.

5. What trap do journalists and editors fall into often?
(a) Using cliches and made up words.
(b) Usin too many dashes.
(c) Using too many commas.
(d) Not doing grammar checks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which is the simplest sentence?

3. What is it that the bad writers mentioned above do that makes their writing terrible?

4. What is one task that a good writer constantly does?

5. What does Zissner use to highlight clutter in his students' writing?

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