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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Section 4, Perfectionism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Anne tell her students the reason to write is?
(a) To find a good agent.
(b) To get noticed and make lots of money.
(c) To get published.
(d) To create books.

2. How does Anne describe writing for herself and most other writers she knows?
(a) Rapturous.
(b) Dewy and thrilled.
(c) Not rapturous.
(d) Elegant.

3. What is on Anne's desk that reminds her of short assignments?
(a) A one-inch picture frame.
(b) A short stubby pencil.
(c) A ruler.
(d) A pair of shorts.

4. How does Anne define clutter?
(a) Something to be swept under the rug.
(b) Makes her hold her breath.
(c) Easier to deal with if you put in specific piles.
(d) Wonderfully fertile ground.

5. How does a writer end up with a good second draft or a terrific third draft?
(a) By drinking lots of wine.
(b) By writing a bad first draft.
(c) By hiring an excellent editor.
(d) By getting a good agent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Anne tell her students to start with their writing?

2. What did Anne's father tell his students to read?

3. What movie line does Anne suggest as a good one to tape to the wall of your office?

4. Why does Anne write?

5. What is Anne's comment on messes?

(see the answer key)

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