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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. Does skipping grammar check save a writer time?
(a) No. It harms the writer, and makes more work for them and the editors.
(b) Yes. It is uneccessary since the editor can check grammer.
(c) No, they have to do line edits anyways to check grammar.
(d) Yes, it is one less thing the writer has to do.

2. What does the etymology of words mean?
(a) The biology of words.
(b) The written scripts.
(c) The history of words.
(d) The sound of words.

3. What tense does Zissner recommend when starting a new piece?
(a) Second person.
(b) First person.
(c) Combination third and first.
(d) Third person.

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

5. What does Zissner say is a common desire of every writer?
(a) To pay perfect attention to detail.
(b) To take the long route to everything.
(c) To mae sure grammar is perfect.
(d) To find shortcuts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one task that a good writer constantly does?

2. Where should the writer find his or her words?

3. What do people need to understand about science?

4. What do people forget about writing?

5. How are writers like painters?

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