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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) He centers his desk in his office.
(b) He moves his massive desk to a corner of his office.
(c) He exchanges his massive desk for a smaller one.
(d) He rearranges his office to accommodate a larger desk and chair.

2. What does King remember about his childhood with his brother Dave?
(a) Always being in trouble.
(b) Their pets.
(c) Many adventures.
(d) How his brother hit him.

3. How does King describe the image discussed in chapter two?
(a) With certain key details.
(b) In great detail.
(c) Without any details.
(d) With as little detail as possible.

4. To which substance is King first addicted as a young man?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Prescription pain-killers.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Cocaine.

5. Where on the animal is something unusual attached?
(a) On its side.
(b) On its back.
(c) On a collar around its neck.
(d) On its foot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of job does King believe writing to be?

2. Why does King throw the story Carrie in the trash can?

3. How can the book, On Writing, be described?

4. How many specific facts are provided by King about the entire image in the second chapter?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What conclusions can you draw from King's comparison of writing as a career versus writing as a passion? Explain in your own words.

2. Can you explain how King created the character of Carrie and why he disliked her so?

3. What facts or ideas show the beginnings of King's career as a master of horror?

4. In what way is the book, On Writing, to be different from King's usual work?

5. In a short paper, summarize the main points of King's life as an author.

6. How did King learn to edit his work? Why was this important to the young writer?

7. What are some of the things King remembers from his childhood? How might they have affected his writing?

8. In what ways is the rabbit on the table of symbol of King's belief in magic and telepathy? Explain in your own words.

9. How would you summarize the different jobs King had during his early career? How might these jobs have influenced his work?

10. In what way is the chapter, What Writing Is, different from the usual book on writing?

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