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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) Frequently adverbs end in -ness.
(b) Many adverbs end in -ly.
(c) Oftentimes adverbs end with -ier.
(d) Most adverbs end in -ed.

2. What are King's feelings on grammar study?
(a) Lengthy grammar study is unnecessary.
(b) Grammar should be learned intuitively.
(c) Grammar should be studied at length.
(d) Grammar should be studied only through high school.

3. What is the unusual item attached to the animal?
(a) A letter.
(b) A Chinese symbol.
(c) An eye.
(d) A number.

4. How did King describe the cloth's appearance in his image?
(a) He describes its color.
(b) He didn't.
(c) He talks about its smell.
(d) He describes its texture.

5. What kind of a book is On Writing?
(a) A novel.
(b) A book on writing.
(c) A book on writing a biography.
(d) Part biography and part how-to.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the second chapter of this book?

2. Of the details King has supplied the reader regarding his image in the second chapter, what does King hope the reader will primarily focus on?

3. Why does King emphasize the importance of reading?

4. According to King, grammar rules were _______________ .

5. King claims __________ is the second most important tool in a writer's toolbox.

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