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

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

3. What is King's overall opinion on details in writing?
(a) Supply key details and a couple of minor ones for color.
(b) Only supply the minimum.
(c) Supply all major details, but let the reader fill in the minor ones.
(d) Supply those the reader would never get on his own.

4. What is the first thing King requests in the second chapter that his readers accept about writing?
(a) Writing is magic.
(b) Writing is creative.
(c) Writing is a way to build on your senses.
(d) Writing is an exercise.

5. How does King describe the image discussed in chapter two?
(a) With as little detail as possible.
(b) With certain key details.
(c) In great detail.
(d) Without any details.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the two reasons King gives for why people write, which one does he support?

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

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

4. When does King begin to write stories?

5. How does King state he feels about writing for money?

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