1. Why is jargon, or corporate speak, so prevalent in business writing?
(a) There is a lack of writing skills learned in college because all the focus is on business.
(b) It is prevalent because subordinates think that the executives want jargon-filled writing in order to sound more professional.
(c) People lose their ability to write when they take a job since they stop writing.
(d) It is the industry standard.

2. What is unity in writing?
(a) Unity is when characters are unipolar and one dimensional.
(b) Unity is when the writer sticks to one plot.
(c) Unity is where the writer maintains consistency throughout an entire piece.
(d) Unity is when the characters in a story are united and never disagree with one another.

3. What period in U.S. history does Zissner point out as a time filled with euphemisms?
(a) Spanish Civil War.
(b) The Korean War.
(c) The Vietnam War.
(d) World War II.

4. What attitude should writers embrace towards their editors?
(a) Don't worry about the editor because you should please your audience first.
(b) Worry about the editor and the readers. They will buy and sell your books.
(c) Don't worry about pleasing them initially.
(d) Worry only about the editor in order to get published.

5. Why is it important for writers to read constantly?
(a) To learn how to write.
(b) To learn from other writers' mistakes.
(c) To study the market.
(d) To emulate their heroes.