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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the chapter, C.V., King touches on the theme of the book. What is this theme?
(a) Writing as a career.
(b) Writing as life support.
(c) Writing for money.
(d) Writing as magic.

2. What is King's overall opinion on details in writing?
(a) Supply key details and a couple of minor ones for color.
(b) Supply all major details, but let the reader fill in the minor ones.
(c) Supply those the reader would never get on his own.
(d) Only supply the minimum.

3. In addition to comments on paragraphs, King mentions one other feature of the page. What is it?
(a) How the type looks on the page.
(b) The amount of white space on a page.
(c) How one physical paragraph relates to the others.
(d) The borders of the page.

4. After Tabitha King's intervention in King's addictions, he makes some changes in his life. What change does he make in his writing life?
(a) He exchanges his massive desk for a smaller one.
(b) He rearranges his office to accommodate a larger desk and chair.
(c) He moves his massive desk to a corner of his office.
(d) He centers his desk in his office.

5. What does King remember about his childhood with his brother Dave?
(a) Many adventures.
(b) How his brother hit him.
(c) Always being in trouble.
(d) Their pets.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to King, what three things are the bases of all stories?

2. According to King, what are two reasons to write?

3. Where is the cloth mentioned in King's image located within the image?

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

5. There is another element in the making of a good writer according to King's statements. What is it?

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