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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 Zissner believe in the journalism model for good writing?
(a) Yes, it saves space and uses modern words.
(b) No because journalists use cheap words and buzz words.
(c) No, journalism is dead and the writing is poor.
(d) Yes, it is efficient and catchy.

2. What is the danger of overusing humor in writing?
(a) It can get tiresome and jokes over time will become weaker.
(b) Rejection from not being funny enough, or at all.
(c) A writer's credibility will tank.
(d) A writer will not be taken seriously.

3. What does Zissner use to highlight clutter in his students' writing?
(a) Stars.
(b) Underlines.
(c) Brackets
(d) Highlighter.

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

5. What do writers focus on most?
(a) Their audience.
(b) The writing process.
(c) Their editors.
(d) The final product.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are two tools every writer should use?

2. Do writers need to write all the time?

3. Why doesn't Zissner provide examples of these writers he admires?

4. What is the best way to add humor into writing?

5. What do people forget about writing?

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