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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it important to King that a writer not be distracted while working?
(a) He believes that distractions make achieving a high number of words impossible.
(b) He suggests that writers need solitude to clarify their thoughts.
(c) He thinks writers achieve their best work in solitude.
(d) He feels that distractions cause a writer to lose the desire to work.

2. What animal appears in the image King describes in the second chapter?
(a) A rabbit.
(b) A parakeet.
(c) A turtle.
(d) A cat.

3. How does King describe the image discussed in chapter two?
(a) With certain key details.
(b) In great detail.
(c) Without any details.
(d) With as little detail as possible.

4. What does King's uncle take with him when he works?
(a) Usually his screwdriver, a hammer, a few nails and screws.
(b) Only a couple of his favorite tools.
(c) His entire toolbox.
(d) The specific tools needed for the job.

5. What kind of verbs does King recommend be used when writing?
(a) Verbs in the active voice.
(b) Verbs of vivid action.
(c) Verbs in the active voice, present tense.
(d) Verbs in the passive voice, past tense.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does King feel he will accomplish with his technique regarding description?

2. What are King's feelings on grammar study?

3. According to King, what three things are the bases of all stories?

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

5. Of the details King has supplied the reader regarding his image in the second chapter, what does King hope the reader will primarily focus on?

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