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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 9 The Lead and the Ending.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the main thing required to being a good writer?
(a) Good editing.
(b) Hard work.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) Passion.

3. Why does he recommend starting in the preferred tense?
(a) It brings out the natural voice.
(b) It makes it easier for people to relate to.
(c) It creates a teacher student relationship.
(d) It causes writer's to think about the reader.

4. What is one of Zissner's biggest pet peeves?
(a) When people leave the toilet seat up.
(b) When people dog ear the pages of a book.
(c) When people say they can write a book as if it is easy.
(d) When people write in their books.

5. What other group of people uses euphemisms or fad terms?
(a) Musicians.
(b) Business writers.
(c) Doctors.
(d) State employees.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much research does Zinsser recommend for an article?

2. What trap do journalists and editors fall into often?

3. Why do journalists need to perfect uncluttered writing?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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