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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. King claims __________ is the second most important tool in a writer's toolbox.
(a) A good plot.
(b) Grammar.
(c) Theme.
(d) Beauty of expression.

2. In the chapter, Toolbox, what advice does King give the reader?
(a) Writers need to have outlets other than writing.
(b) Writers need their own toolbox to be successful.
(c) Writers should always be prepared.
(d) Writers should carefully prepare their tools before beginning to write.

3. Whom does King meet while in college?
(a) His future agent.
(b) His future publisher.
(c) His writing mentor.
(d) His future wife.

4. What does King do while editor of his school paper?
(a) He writes a satirical version of the paper.
(b) He wins a national contest for the paper.
(c) He creates one of the best versions of the paper ever.
(d) He copies other people's stories and publishes them.

5. What does King define writing as?
(a) A juxtaposition of words and images.
(b) Visualization of scenes.
(c) Telepathy.
(d) The creation of images in a reader's head.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is King's most important injunction to writers?

2. In conclusion, what is the chapter, Toolbox, about?

3. In addition to comments on paragraphs, King mentions one other feature of the page. What is it?

4. Why does it prove valuable to King to work for a local newspaper?

5. According to King, grammar rules were _______________ .

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