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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If used correctly, King believes that dialogue could be what object for a writer?
(a) The least important tool in the writer's toolbox.
(b) A strong tool in the writer's toolbox.
(c) A helpful tool like a monologue.
(d) A clever device used by the writer when necessary.

2. What does King do while editor of his school paper?
(a) He wins a national contest for the paper.
(b) He creates one of the best versions of the paper ever.
(c) He copies other people's stories and publishes them.
(d) He writes a satirical version of the paper.

3. When does King hold himself to the minimum number of words per day?
(a) While writing the first draft of all his novels.
(b) When working under a deadline.
(c) During a period of writer's block.
(d) While he is revising his work.

4. What kind of material should a writer read in order to learn the most from his reading?
(a) Poetry.
(b) In the same genre that he writes.
(c) Bad prose.
(d) Action drama.

5. What does King's uncle inherit?
(a) A car.
(b) A silver watch.
(c) A large toolbox.
(d) The house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the person(s) on whom King bases Carrie while they were in high school?

2. How does King obtain money from his classmates?

3. Why does King emphasize the importance of reading?

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

5. Of the two reasons King gives for why people write, which one does he support?

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