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

2. When a writer sees an image in his/her head and writes it down, what is he accomplishing in regards to the reader?
(a) Giving the image to the reader.
(b) Enticing the reader to stay alert.
(c) Demonstrating his prowess as an author who should be read.
(d) Suggesting how to understand the author's thoughts.

3. How does King state he feels about writing for money?
(a) Writing for money is unnecessary; it will come.
(b) One cannot write in anticipation of making money.
(c) Writing is art, and as such, it may not pay.
(d) Everyone writes for money.

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

5. What is one reason for reading the book, On Writing?
(a) It provides a formats for writers.
(b) It provides a discussion of King's famous works.
(c) It provides inspiration.
(d) It provides King's views on other writer's formulas for success.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the cloth mentioned in King's image located within the image?

2. To which substance is King first addicted as a young man?

3. What is the name of the second chapter of this book?

4. What does the second chapter open with King presenting to the reader?

5. When King's principal hears about King's episode with the newspaper, what does he suggest?

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