On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

There is an old adage in writing: write what you know. How does King feel about this? (from On Writing)

He suggests writers research questions they are interested in and then write about them.

He believes that writers should follow this advice, but not in a literal way.

He hopes that writers will experiment and not be limited by this statement.

He urges writers to ignore this advice and write what they think is important and of value.

2.

How is King transported to the second place after his accident? (from On Living: A Postscript)

By an EMS vehicle.

By helicopter.

In a private car.

By ambulance.

3.

What suggestion does King's wife make during his recovery period? (from On Living: A Postscript)

To work harder at the physical therapy.

To enjoy this period of freedom.

To get back to work.

To keep a journal of his experiences.

4.

How does King use this advice from his uncle? (from Toolbox)

He falls in love with tools and creates his own toolbox for chores around the house.

He applies it to his writing.

He buys new tools every time he receives a check for his work.

He always takes all his tools when he has to fix something.

5.

What book does King recommend for grammar study? (from Toolbox)

Any good high school grammar text.

Prentice-Hall Handbook of Grammar.

Betty Azar's Understanding and Using English Grammar.

Strunk and White's Elements of Style.

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