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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 the first specific item King states his book on writing will NOT be about?
(a) Writing exercises.
(b) Writing mechanics.
(c) Theme and plot.
(d) Symbolism.

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

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

4. How could the object King's uncle inherits be described?
(a) Small and light.
(b) Large and open.
(c) Big but light.
(d) Large and hard to carry around.

5. Why does King feel that plotting out a novel is not wise?
(a) He feels that the story creates the plot.
(b) He wants his characters to be free to act.
(c) He likes for his story to develop, and then he tries to mold the plot when necessary.
(d) He believes it would be dishonest to the characters.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does King hold himself to the minimum number of words per day?

2. What lesson does the experience with his uncle teach King?

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

4. What does King's uncle take with him when he works?

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

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