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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. Who are two authors that Zissner admires for solid writing and ornamentation?
(a) Virginia Woolfe and Sylvia Plath.
(b) Normal Mailer and Virginia Wolfe.
(c) Norman Mailer and Tom Wolfe.
(d) Sylvia Plath and Jane Austen.

2. Does skipping grammar check save a writer time?
(a) Yes. It is uneccessary since the editor can check grammer.
(b) Yes, it is one less thing the writer has to do.
(c) No. It harms the writer, and makes more work for them and the editors.
(d) No, they have to do line edits anyways to check grammar.

3. What is one task that a good writer constantly does?
(a) Takes writing classes often.
(b) Sends manuscripts out like crazy.
(c) Reads contemporary and classic works of other writers.
(d) Participates in writing workshops.

4. What are the two components of the original Roget's Thesaurus?
(a) A dictionary of antonyms, and one of synonyms.
(b) A list of synonyms and their definitions with pictures on one side.
(c) A dictionary listing of words, and a numberd section with synonyms arranged in broad concepts.
(d) Antonyms with very in depth definitions.

5. What does Zissner use to highlight clutter in his students' writing?
(a) Brackets
(b) Highlighter.
(c) Stars.
(d) Underlines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gives nonfiction books life?

2. What does reading aloud do for the writer?

3. What could cause a writer to write unclear?

4. A musician must practice scales, and a writer must practice ______________.

5. What is another important characteristic of a writer?

(see the answer key)

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