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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. What type of memoirs does Zinsser like reading?
(a) He does not read memoirs.
(b) He only reads novels.
(c) He likes reading immigrant memoirs.
(d) He likes reading memoirs about other writers and their experiences.

2. What is an example of a hit book that was rejected several times?
(a) Eleven on Top.
(b) Jurassic Park.
(c) Harry Potter.
(d) Pride and Prejudice.

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

4. Why doesn't Zissner provide examples of these writers he admires?
(a) Because he has a word count limit to abide to.
(b) So that people will go to the library to discover the writers themselves.
(c) He didn't want their writing to prove better than his.
(d) Because of copyright law.

5. Why is the above a problem?
(a) Writers don't put enough effort into their writing.
(b) Writers end up editing too much.
(c) Usually the first two or three paragraphs of a piece can be cut.
(d) Writers need to start at the end and work their way up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a common problem with nonfiction writers?

2. What is another important characteristic of a writer?

3. What is the problem with American writing?

4. What is an example of a time when bad writing HAS to be read?

5. What is a major problem of business writing?

(see the answer key)

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