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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 common characteristic of adverbs?
(a) Many adverbs end in -ly.
(b) Frequently adverbs end in -ness.
(c) Most adverbs end in -ed.
(d) Oftentimes adverbs end with -ier.

2. According to King, what is the best technique to use with description?
(a) Describe people completely, but scenes sparingly.
(b) Try to describe fully without omitting key details.
(c) Describes scenes completely.
(d) Use as little as possible.

3. From King's statements, what element should be used to illustrate a character?
(a) Their speech.
(b) Their thoughts.
(c) Their typical, everyday dress.
(d) Their mannerisms.

4. From whom does King's uncle inherit something?
(a) From his brother.
(b) From his grandfather.
(c) From his father, King's grandfather.
(d) From his mother.

5. What is the third specific item King states his book on writing will NOT be?
(a) A book on realism.
(b) A book on subjectivity.
(c) A book on horror.
(d) An instruction handbook.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the King brothers' newspaper contain?

2. According to King, grammar rules were _______________ .

3. King has been called a hack over the years. What is a hack?

4. King's early addiction soon added another one. What is it?

5. What advice does King give on paragraphs?

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