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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does King define writing as?
(a) A juxtaposition of words and images.
(b) Visualization of scenes.
(c) The creation of images in a reader's head.
(d) Telepathy.

2. Who is the character Carrie based on?
(a) A friend of his wife's.
(b) One of his students.
(c) His imagination.
(d) Two girls he knew in high school.

3. What is the location of the first item mentioned in the image?
(a) On the floor.
(b) Over a counter.
(c) In a chair.
(d) On a table.

4. What happens to Carrie when King sends it off to the publisher?
(a) The publisher sells it for $2500.
(b) King receives a check for $250.
(c) It sells, and he receives an advance of $2500.
(d) King receives a telegram saying the book needed revisions.

5. In what manner does King say writers must always consider writing?
(a) Morally.
(b) Realistically.
(c) Seriously.
(d) Ideologically.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does King suggest writers improve their vocabulary?

2. When a writer sees an image in his/her head and writes it down, what is he accomplishing in regards to the reader?

3. If used correctly, King believes that dialogue could be what object for a writer?

4. What is King's first piece of advice to those reading the chapter, On Writing?

5. What does King feel he will accomplish with his technique regarding description?

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