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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV: Chapter 23 A Writer's Decision.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the doctor write?
(a) He writes because he hates being a surgeon.
(b) He is writing a book.
(c) He writes for fun.
(d) He writes to make extra money.

2. Literature was once considered solely as what?
(a) Writing by only certain authors.
(b) Historical pieces.
(c) Fiction only.
(d) Great novels.

3. What are the best aspects of a good story?
(a) Good research.
(b) Clarity and writing skill.
(c) Writing skill.
(d) Clarity.

4. What are some limitations of perfect grammar?
(a) Good grammer makes for boring writing.
(b) Lack of expressionism when grammar is perfect.
(c) Hindering points, establishing author moods, and painting word pictures.
(d) Some writers don't have perfect grammar and therefore cannot get published.

5. Why does Zissner advise his clients to worry about the marketplace last?
(a) Because the marketplace always needs books and will take anything.
(b) Because the marketplace never changes.
(c) Writing a good piece for the marketplace is easy when they know what sells.
(d) Because nobody knows what is going to sell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes a good first sentence?

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

3. What ability do great authors have?

4. What does Zissner use to highlight clutter in his students' writing?

5. What happens when writers do not stick to proper grammar rules?

(see the answer key)

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