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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Section 5, Letters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What magazine did Anne write food reviews for, before it folded?
(a) California.
(b) Sacramento.
(c) Pots and Pans.
(d) Food News Review.

2. When you are still, and breathing calmly, what can happen, according to Anne?
(a) You can hear the voices of your characters, above the rantings of KFKD.
(b) KFKD blares louder than ever.
(c) You fall asleep.
(d) You can write from the perspective of the fourteenth Dalai Lama.

3. How do you get your confidence and intuition back?
(a) By taking a writing class.
(b) By stopping the chattering of the rational mind.
(c) By calling a friend.
(d) By exercising daily.

4. What movie line does Anne suggest as a good one to tape to the wall of your office?
(a) "From sun up to sun down I am the best writer in town."
(b) "Climb every mountain."
(c) "Hey - lighten up, Francis."
(d) "Jeremiah was a bullfrog."

5. Where did Anne's father teach his class?
(a) Elementary school to children.
(b) On the street to hippies.
(c) San Quentin to the prisoners.
(d) The local community college to kids.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Anne's opinion, who writes bad first drafts?

2. The school lunches writing assignment combines which two pieces of writing advice from Anne?

3. How does Anne suggest you should expect someone to review your work?

4. According to Anne, what does being a writer guarantee?

5. What two qualities are needed to communicate effectively according to Anne?

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