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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On Living: A Postscript.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. King also suggests limiting speaker attributes. What are speaker attributes?
(a) The physical and psychological profile of a speaker.
(b) Description of the physical appearance of a speaker.
(c) The use of words such as 'he said' or 'she proclaimed'.
(d) This is when a speaker 'attributes' words to another person, i.e. 'Goethe stated...'.

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

3. If a reader does not see an image the same way as the writer, how has the image changed?
(a) The image becomes more elaborated.
(b) As the reader reads about it, the details change.
(c) The creative process changes the image to fit the story.
(d) The image doesn't change. It is the same image.

4. 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.

5. How does King paint the main character from The Dead Zone?
(a) He is too perfect.
(b) He has his flaws and is thoroughly evil.
(c) He is evil but loving.
(d) As a nice, normal boy who is flawed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the dog involved in the accident trying to do?

2. What does King feel he will accomplish with his technique regarding description?

3. What kind of verbs does King recommend be used when writing?

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

5. Why does King's uncle carry the whole toolbox with him?

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