1. How does King use this advice from his uncle?
(a) He always takes all his tools when he has to fix something.
(b) He falls in love with tools and creates his own toolbox for chores around the house.
(c) He applies it to his writing.
(d) He buys new tools every time he receives a check for his work.

2. King gives the example of John Grisham as a writer. What does he say about Grisham?
(a) Grisham is a lawyer who wrote about his profession, though the situations in his novels were not realistic.
(b) Grisham ignores the adage write what you know.
(c) Grisham became an excellent writer after researching courtroom drama.
(d) Grisham is a highly skilled writer who wrote about realistic legal situations.

3. How does King state he feels about writing for money?
(a) Everyone writes for money.
(b) One cannot write in anticipation of making money.
(c) Writing for money is unnecessary; it will come.
(d) Writing is art, and as such, it may not pay.

4. What lesson does the experience with his uncle teach King?
(a) He learns the importance of having the right tool for the job.
(b) He learns to have the toolbox handy and ready for odd jobs around the house.
(c) He always remembers the advice and learned to be prepared.
(d) He learns to appreciate physical labor.

5. The image in the second chapter is King's way of demonstrating to the readers his idea of _____.
(a) The use of description to fully set up a scene.
(b) The importance of the reader's creativity.
(c) What writing is.
(d) How to entice a reader to read more.