1. What is an example of a dead language?
(a) Spanish because its roots are disintegrating.
(b) Latin is dead because nobody speaks it anymore.
(c) Italian because there is only one country that speaks it.
(d) Chinese because it never changes.

2. Is sports writing different from any other form of good writing?
(a) Yes, it isn't as important.
(b) No, good writing is good writing.
(c) Yes, it isn't as comprehensive.
(d) No, it is just as good as other writing.

3. What happens when writers do not stick to proper grammar rules?
(a) It distracts the readers and show conempt for the language.
(b) It creates more bad writers.
(c) It makes readers mad.
(d) It makes readers believe that all writing is bad, and they won't ever read again.

4. Should a writer use different voices for different types of writing?
(a) No, a writer cannot use the same voice when writing about politics and jazz.
(b) No, it will make it seem like the writer has a personality disorder.
(c) No, a reader should always stick to his or her voice. No matter what.
(d) Yes. Different situations call for different voices and types of writing.

5. What does Zinsser think about writing memoirs?
(a) He is against memoirs and thinks writers should never write about themselves.
(b) He thinks memoirs are tacky writers.
(c) He encourages them and wants writers to stop being afraid about writing about themselves.
(d) He likes memoirs and reads them constantly.