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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The image in the second chapter is King's way of demonstrating to the readers his idea of _____.
(a) What writing is.
(b) The use of description to fully set up a scene.
(c) How to entice a reader to read more.
(d) The importance of the reader's creativity.

2. How does his writing help King financially?
(a) King's writing was a steady, but small source of income.
(b) King's writing didn't really help financially.
(c) King's stories never made much, but every little bit helped.
(d) Often his stories would sell when they were in serious financial trouble.

3. What is the first object described in the image in the second chapter?
(a) A bird.
(b) A snake.
(c) A cage.
(d) A head.

4. What is a common characteristic of adverbs?
(a) Frequently adverbs end in -ness.
(b) Oftentimes adverbs end with -ier.
(c) Most adverbs end in -ed.
(d) Many adverbs end in -ly.

5. According to King, what is the second condition that, if readers cannot accept, should be a reason to stop reading his book?
(a) That writing is a serious job with inexplicable aspects.
(b) That writing will probably not make a lot of money for the reader.
(c) That fame and fortune are fleeting.
(d) That the writing is drudgery.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does King define vocabulary?

2. How many specific facts are provided by King about the entire image in the second chapter?

3. In what manner does King say writers must always consider writing?

4. According to King, what goes in the top of the writer's toolbox?

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

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