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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, what goes in the top of the writer's toolbox?
(a) Practice in writing.
(b) A grounding in literature.
(c) The most important tools for writing.
(d) Study and preparation through classwork.

2. What are King's feelings on grammar study?
(a) Grammar should be studied only through high school.
(b) Lengthy grammar study is unnecessary.
(c) Grammar should be studied at length.
(d) Grammar should be learned intuitively.

3. Which speaker attributes does King find acceptable for the majority of dialogue?
(a) The basic 'he said', 'she said'.
(b) Whichever ones are necessary to convey the meaning of the scene.
(c) Clever ones that break up the monotony of the 'he said', 'she said' routine.
(d) Those which use active verbs.

4. Does King believe the reader see the image in the same way as the author?
(a) Yes, he does.
(b) If the writer describes it well, he will.
(c) Yes, if the reader reads carefully.
(d) No, not always.

5. How does King suggest writers improve their vocabulary?
(a) By learning two or three new words per day.
(b) By reading extensively.
(c) He doesn't believe they should strive to do so.
(d) By carrying vocabulary/definition cards with them at all times and practicing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does King consider to be the best tool in making a writer?

3. What kind of writing book does King say that he will be not be writing?

4. What action does King believe a writer should take with respect to grammar?

5. Another belief of King is that writers have a special need. What is this need?

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