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

2. What is the main thing readers think when starting an article?
(a) They want to know how soon they will find the answer to the original thesis question of an article.
(b) They want to know whether it is worth it to read the article.
(c) They want to know how long it will take them to read the article.
(d) They want to know whether the writer is credible or not.

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 causes writer's to think about the reader.
(d) It creates a teacher student relationship.

4. What are two tools every writer should use?
(a) Thesaraus and grammar check.
(b) Spell check and grammar check.
(c) Spell check and dictionary.
(d) Thesaraus and dictionary.

5. What is an example of a hit book that was rejected several times?
(a) Harry Potter.
(b) Pride and Prejudice.
(c) Eleven on Top.
(d) Jurassic Park.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does reading aloud do for the writer?

2. Why does the doctor write?

3. What does Zissner think of gimmicky writing?

4. What is an example of a dead language?

5. Who do authors please first with their writing?

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