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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 does Zissner believe authors are fearful of in their writing?
(a) The reader not relating to them.
(b) Stating where they live.
(c) Stating their true opinions, ideas, and judgments.
(d) Writing poorly.

2. What gives nonfiction books life?
(a) Pure hard facts.
(b) White lies that sell certain facts.
(c) The cover of the book.
(d) Humanity and warmth.

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

4. What is a common problem with nonfiction writers?
(a) Nonfiction writers tend to want to say the last word on a subject, which covers too much ground.
(b) They don't research enough.
(c) They tend to write confusing articles that do not interest anyone.
(d) They want to be the final experts and turn away viable information that would change their articles.

5. What could cause a writer to write unclear?
(a) Not taking any writing classes.
(b) Not having brainstormed enough.
(c) Not knowing what they want to say.
(d) Not having enough experience.

Short Answer Questions

1. What method of writing does Zissner use?

2. What are the two components of the original Roget's Thesaurus?

3. What happens when the reader loses interest in the writing?

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

5. How does Zissner have the ability to choose words for the American Heritage Dictionary?

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