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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On Writing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to King, who determines what the image in the second chapter looks like?
(a) The writer.
(b) No one.
(c) The translator.
(d) The reader.

2. How many words a day does King try to produce?
(a) 3000 words.
(b) 2000 words.
(c) 5000 words.
(d) 1500 words.

3. What is King's overall opinion on details in writing?
(a) Supply key details and a couple of minor ones for color.
(b) Supply all major details, but let the reader fill in the minor ones.
(c) Only supply the minimum.
(d) Supply those the reader would never get on his own.

4. What is a common characteristic of adverbs?
(a) Many adverbs end in -ly.
(b) Frequently adverbs end in -ness.
(c) Oftentimes adverbs end with -ier.
(d) Most adverbs end in -ed.

5. What does King believe about writers who are too busy to read?
(a) They will lose a good source of ideas.
(b) They are hobbyists, not passionate writers.
(c) They are too busy to write.
(d) They will be a successful writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does King's uncle carry the whole toolbox with him?

2. What equipment does a writer need according to King?

3. On certain occasions, King believes that grammar rules _________ .

4. Does King believe the reader see the image in the same way as the author?

5. According to King, what characteristics should all characters possess?

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