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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is one reason for reading the book, On Writing?
(a) It provides a discussion of King's famous works.
(b) It provides inspiration.
(c) It provides a formats for writers.
(d) It provides King's views on other writer's formulas for success.

3. Where does King discover horror stories?
(a) In the school library.
(b) At the local theater.
(c) At his aunt and uncle's house.
(d) At the newsstand.

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

5. King's comparison of a handyman's toolbox with a writer's tool box is which figure of speech?
(a) Irony.
(b) Simile.
(c) Epigram.
(d) Metaphor.

Short Answer Questions

1. King's early addiction soon added another one. What is it?

2. In order to ignore a grammar rule, what does King believe must be observed?

3. What does King's uncle inherit?

4. What is the unusual item attached to the animal?

5. Where does King get a job to help pay for college?

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