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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. There is an old adage in writing: write what you know. How does King feel about this?
(a) He hopes that writers will experiment and not be limited by this statement.
(b) He suggests writers research questions they are interested in and then write about them.
(c) He urges writers to ignore this advice and write what they think is important and of value.
(d) He believes that writers should follow this advice, but not in a literal way.

2. What is the name of the second chapter of this book?
(a) What Writing Is.
(b) On Writing.
(c) Writing My Way.
(d) On Living.

3. According to King, what is the most important tool for a writer?
(a) Lots of notes.
(b) Good typing skills.
(c) An excellent computer.
(d) Vocabulary.

4. What does King's uncle use from the toolbox?
(a) Only a screwdriver.
(b) A hammer and some nails.
(c) A screwdriver and a hammer.
(d) Several tools.

5. Where does King discover horror stories?
(a) At his aunt and uncle's house.
(b) At the local theater.
(c) At the newsstand.
(d) In the school library.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. Whom does King meet while in college?

4. With respect to vocabulary, King states that __________ does not matter:

5. What is the unusual item attached to the animal?

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