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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In order to ignore a grammar rule, what does King believe must be observed?
(a) Nothing.
(b) An explanation must be given to the reader.
(c) It must be done properly.
(d) A new rule must be created.

2. In addition to comments on paragraphs, King mentions one other feature of the page. What is it?
(a) How the type looks on the page.
(b) How one physical paragraph relates to the others.
(c) The amount of white space on a page.
(d) The borders of the page.

3. What is a major theme in the second chapter of King's book?
(a) The importance of studying grammar and vocabulary.
(b) The necessity of studying other authors.
(c) The writer's life.
(d) Reasons or motivations for writing.

4. According to King, which element of a novel is less important than aspiring writers might believe?
(a) Theme.
(b) Plot.
(c) Dialogue.
(d) Characterization.

5. Where on the animal is something unusual attached?
(a) On its side.
(b) On a collar around its neck.
(c) On its foot.
(d) On its back.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does King define vocabulary?

3. Why does King describe the image in the second chapter the way he does?

4. When a writer sees an image in his/her head and writes it down, what is he accomplishing in regards to the reader?

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

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