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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Chapter 11 Nonfiction as Literature.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Can a writer's style be affected to the reader?
(a) Yes, so long as the writing is really dense.
(b) No, it has to be genuine.
(c) Yes, so long as the writing is filled with rich prose.
(d) No, it has to be manipulated.

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

3. Chapter 3 is about __________.
(a) Clutter.
(b) Reducing clutter.
(c) Simplicity.
(d) Increasing the simplicity of writing.

4. Who is the author talking to at the beginning of the book?
(a) He is talking to his wife.
(b) He is presenting to student writers at a Connecticut school.
(c) He is talking to his mother.
(d) He is talking with his editor.

5. What trap do journalists and editors fall into often?
(a) Using cliches and made up words.
(b) Using too many commas.
(c) Usin too many dashes.
(d) Not doing grammar checks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the best aspects of a good story?

2. Why is it important to narrow down a nonfiction piece?

3. What should the lead in the first sentence do for a reader?

4. How can uncluttered writing help fiction?

5. Why is the English language so easy to use when writing?

(see the answer key)

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