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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 is another important characteristic of a writer?
(a) To be aware of the way words are spelled.
(b) To be aware of the rhythm and sound of words together.
(c) To sound out simple syllables.
(d) To sound out simple sentences.

2. What is a misconception about writers and scientists?
(a) It is that writers cannot do science and scientists cannot write.
(b) Writers are more creative that scientists.
(c) Writers are better than scientists.
(d) Scientists are smarter than writers.

3. Do good writers decorate their writing?
(a) Yes, with good punctuation.
(b) Yes, always with lots of extra words.
(c) No, only bad writers do this to sell more copies.
(d) No, good writers dont need ornamentation.

4. Why should interview questions be written before the interview?
(a) To keep the person being interviewed on track.
(b) To avoid having to do it at the interview.
(c) To avoid drawing a blank in the middle of an interview.
(d) To focus the interview around a certain theme.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it important for writers to read constantly?

2. What is a major problem of business writing?

3. Does the author believe good writing is the result of an inherent talent?

4. How does a writer become better at his craft?

5. What happens when a product of writing is never read?

(see the answer key)

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