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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of writing book does King say that he will be not be writing?
(a) The usual book of topics followed by exercises.
(b) A textbook.
(c) A book of writing exercises.
(d) A common writing book.

2. When King's principal hears about King's episode with the newspaper, what does he suggest?
(a) He tells him to get a job to keep him busy.
(b) He tells him to get a job with a local paper as a sports writer.
(c) He tells him to stay out of trouble in the future.
(d) He encourages King to quit writing.

3. Where is the cloth mentioned in King's image located within the image?
(a) Beside the first object.
(b) Lying on the floor.
(c) Under the cage.
(d) Draped over a chair.

4. What animal appears in the image King describes in the second chapter?
(a) A cat.
(b) A parakeet.
(c) A rabbit.
(d) A turtle.

5. What type of job does King believe writing to be?
(a) A serious one.
(b) A joyous one.
(c) One requiring hard work.
(d) One of drudgery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the character Carrie based on?

2. What happens to Carrie when King sends it off to the publisher?

3. Why does King miss his first year of school?

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

5. In the chapter, C.V., King touches on the theme of the book. What is this theme?

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