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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to King, who determines what the image in the second chapter looks like?
(a) The translator.
(b) No one.
(c) The reader.
(d) The writer.

2. What is King's overall opinion on writing as a profession?
(a) It is frivolous.
(b) It is humorous.
(c) It is serious and straightforward.
(d) It is didactic.

3. What does King suggest that readers who do not take writing seriously do?
(a) Read the book, but ignore the advice that conflicts with the reader's beliefs.
(b) Stop reading the book.
(c) Ignore his advice completely.
(d) Study the book more carefully.

4. According to King, what are two reasons to write?
(a) Writing as a passion; writing as a career.
(b) Writing as a passion; writing as a way to gain fame.
(c) Writing as a serious career; writing as a hobby.
(d) Writing for fame and glory; writing for a livelihood.

5. How does King define vocabulary?
(a) Good words and knowledge of how to use them.
(b) An essential tool for good writing.
(c) The sum of the words you know.
(d) A knowledge of words used by different people that you are going to write about.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. King's comparison of a handyman's toolbox with a writer's tool box is which figure of speech?

3. What is the first object described in the image in the second chapter?

4. Why does King throw the story Carrie in the trash can?

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

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