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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 to make extra money.
(d) He writes for fun.

2. What happens when the reader loses interest in the writing?
(a) She throws the book.
(b) He puts down the book.
(c) She writes a bad review.
(d) The transaction between author and writer is broken.

3. What other group of people uses euphemisms or fad terms?
(a) Musicians.
(b) State employees.
(c) Doctors.
(d) Business writers.

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. Cliche words should be avoided at all costs. What else should be avoided?
(a) Assuming the writer has already been to a place.
(b) Cliched details.
(c) Overly describing a single place.
(d) Not describing a place enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zinsser think about writing memoirs?

2. Who is the author talking to at the beginning of the book?

3. What type of memoirs does Zinsser like reading?

4. What is one way of saving time?

5. Is sports writing different from any other form of good writing?

(see the answer key)

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