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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. What is a major theme in the second chapter of King's book?
(a) The writer's life.
(b) The necessity of studying other authors.
(c) Reasons or motivations for writing.
(d) The importance of studying grammar and vocabulary.

2. Where is King staying when the accident occurred?
(a) In a hotel.
(b) At a friend's lakeside cabin.
(c) At his family's vacation home.
(d) At the beach.

3. From King's statements, what element should be used to illustrate a character?
(a) Their thoughts.
(b) Their mannerisms.
(c) Their typical, everyday dress.
(d) Their speech.

4. What lesson does the experience with his uncle teach King?
(a) He always remembers the advice and learned to be prepared.
(b) He learns the importance of having the right tool for the job.
(c) He learns to appreciate physical labor.
(d) He learns to have the toolbox handy and ready for odd jobs around the house.

5. What kind of a book is On Writing?
(a) A book on writing.
(b) A book on writing a biography.
(c) Part biography and part how-to.
(d) A novel.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does King do previous to the accident?

4. In the chapter, Toolbox, what advice does King give the reader?

5. What is King's overall opinion on writing as a profession?

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