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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. King claims __________ is the second most important tool in a writer's toolbox.
(a) Theme.
(b) Beauty of expression.
(c) A good plot.
(d) Grammar.

2. On certain occasions, King believes that grammar rules _________ .
(a) Can be explained casually to the reader.
(b) Can be ignored.
(c) May be played with.
(d) Should be discussed between characters.

3. What happens with the electromagnet experiment?
(a) It darkens his entire apartment building.
(b) It burns up their house.
(c) It shocks Stephen and Dave King, and sends them to the hospital.
(d) It is too big and blows out a neighborhood transformer.

4. How could the object King's uncle inherits be described?
(a) Large and open.
(b) Large and hard to carry around.
(c) Big but light.
(d) Small and light.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of job does King believe writing to be?

3. What does King's uncle use from the toolbox?

4. According to King, what is the most important tool for a writer?

5. On one of their expeditions, King and his brother meet an unexpected enemy. What is this enemy?

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