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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 like it much better than red pen all over a paper.
(b) They say they never liked the highlighting.
(c) They hated it, and have nightmares about his style.
(d) They say then can still see the brackets.

2. What attitude should writers embrace towards their editors?
(a) Worry about the editor and the readers. They will buy and sell your books.
(b) Don't worry about the editor because you should please your audience first.
(c) Don't worry about pleasing them initially.
(d) Worry only about the editor in order to get published.

3. Why does the doctor write?
(a) He writes for fun.
(b) He is writing a book.
(c) He writes because he hates being a surgeon.
(d) He writes to make extra money.

4. What happens when a writer writes in unclear ways?
(a) They don't get published.
(b) They lose the interest of the reader.
(c) Their writing doesn't make sense.
(d) Their book gets tagged as abstract literature and nobody ever reads it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does it convey when anyone says he can write a book if he wanted to?

2. What tense does Zissner recommend when starting a new piece?

3. What is another important characteristic of a writer?

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

5. Who are two authors that Zissner admires for solid writing and ornamentation?

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