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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what manner does King say writers must always consider writing?
(a) Ideologically.
(b) Seriously.
(c) Realistically.
(d) Morally.

2. What does the King brothers' newspaper contain?
(a) Local gossip and family news.
(b) Family and neighborhood news.
(c) Stories told to King about his family.
(d) Stories about family members.

3. According to King, what is the second condition that, if readers cannot accept, should be a reason to stop reading his book?
(a) That writing is a serious job with inexplicable aspects.
(b) That writing will probably not make a lot of money for the reader.
(c) That fame and fortune are fleeting.
(d) That the writing is drudgery.

4. What is King's overall opinion on writing as a profession?
(a) It is humorous.
(b) It is serious and straightforward.
(c) It is didactic.
(d) It is frivolous.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of stories does King particularly enjoy?

2. What is the third specific item King states his book on writing will NOT be?

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

4. What is one reason for reading the book, On Writing?

5. What does one of King's babysitters do to him?

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