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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Toolbox.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the third specific item King states his book on writing will NOT be?
(a) A book on subjectivity.
(b) An instruction handbook.
(c) A book on horror.
(d) A book on realism.

2. According to King, what is the most important tool for a writer?
(a) Good typing skills.
(b) Vocabulary.
(c) Lots of notes.
(d) An excellent computer.

3. 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 a way to build on your senses.
(d) Writing is magic.

4. In the chapter, Toolbox, what advice does King give the reader?
(a) Writers should always be prepared.
(b) Writers need their own toolbox to be successful.
(c) Writers should carefully prepare their tools before beginning to write.
(d) Writers need to have outlets other than writing.

5. What is the unusual item attached to the animal?
(a) A Chinese symbol.
(b) An eye.
(c) A number.
(d) A letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does King's uncle inherit?

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

3. Who is the character Carrie based on?

4. According to King, who determines what the image in the second chapter looks like?

5. How does King obtain money from his classmates?

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