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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a major theme in the second chapter of King's book?
(a) The importance of studying grammar and vocabulary.
(b) The writer's life.
(c) The necessity of studying other authors.
(d) Reasons or motivations for writing.

2. According to King, which element of a novel is less important than aspiring writers might believe?
(a) Theme.
(b) Dialogue.
(c) Plot.
(d) Characterization.

3. Why does King describe the image in the second chapter the way he does?
(a) To allow the reader to see the image in their own way.
(b) So that the reader creates an image different from the one King describes.
(c) King wants to trick the reader into seeing a different image.
(d) King believes the reader will see the image as he does anyway.

4. Why does King emphasize the importance of reading?
(a) He thinks that writers need to see what other writers are writing about.
(b) He feels that writers need to widen their horizons.
(c) He believes a writer learns his craft from reading.
(d) He wants writers to appreciate different styles of writing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing King requests in the second chapter that his readers accept about writing?

2. From King's statements, what element should be used to illustrate a character?

3. When does King begin to submit stories to magazines?

4. What happened when Carrie sells to a paperback publisher?

5. What does King consider to be a writer's practice?

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