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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Dillard get a visit from in Chapter 3 that was eye-awakening for her?
(a) A writers' group.
(b) The mail carrier.
(c) A volunteer EMS worker.
(d) Two local neighborhood boys.

2. Jack London maintained that every writer needs a technique, experience, and what else?
(a) An imagination.
(b) A pen.
(c) A philosophical position.
(d) A certain personality.

3. In Dillard's thoughts, what words stopped Rebbe Shmelke from hearing his teacher?
(a) "So be it."
(b) "Amen."
(c) "The Lord spoke."
(d) "God bless you."

4. How does Dillard describe the process of writing a book?
(a) "It is boring and difficult."
(b) "It is life at its most free."
(c) "It is something to avoid at all costs."
(d) "It is a dreamlike task."

5. When Dillard lacked sufficient energy for writing one morning in Chapter 3, what does she say she did to try and get it?
(a) Split some wood and smoked.
(b) Played the recorder.
(c) Ran a few miles and ate.
(d) Smoked and drank coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Dillard momentarily feel she must quit writing in Chapter 3?

2. What do experienced writers urge young men and women to learn, according to Chapter 1?

3. How did Washington writer, Charlie Butts, write fiction in order to gain momentum?

4. Who claimed to have written for twenty hours a day?

5. What does Dillard have to say about appealing workplaces for writing?

(see the answer key)

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