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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is King's first piece of advice to those reading the chapter, On Writing?
(a) To write every day.
(b) To read.
(c) To practice their writing using his suggestions.
(d) To believe in their work.

2. What advice does King give on paragraphs?
(a) King wants writers to see their paragraphs as a graphic picture on a page.
(b) King believes paragraphs should not vary in length.
(c) To pay attention to the length and number of paragraphs.
(d) King feels paragraphs should have a standard length of 8 to 10 lines.

3. What is the second specific item King states his book on writing will NOT be about?
(a) Grammar.
(b) Vocabulary.
(c) Diction.
(d) Voice.

4. When does King hold himself to the minimum number of words per day?
(a) While he is revising his work.
(b) During a period of writer's block.
(c) While writing the first draft of all his novels.
(d) When working under a deadline.

5. .What is the first specific item King states his book on writing will NOT be about?
(a) Writing mechanics.
(b) Theme and plot.
(c) Symbolism.
(d) Writing exercises.

Short Answer Questions

1. The image in the second chapter is King's way of demonstrating to the readers his idea of _____.

2. According to King, what characteristic should a writer's space have?

3. What type of job does King believe writing to be?

4. What is the first thing King requests in the second chapter that his readers accept about writing?

5. According to King, what is the best technique to use with description?

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