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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did we lose access to our broccoli?

2. Secretly, why do some people attend Anne's writing class?

3. Where does Anne keep her index cards?

4. You brought your work into being, what does Anne say you must give it every day?

5. What are good ways to start writing groups?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 4, Publication and Other Reasons to Write, Section 1, Writing a Present, Anne describes bowling as life at its most immediate. What did she mean by this?

2. What has Anne found to be the best ways of dealing with station KFKD?

3. Anne does not agree with the use of the word "block" in "writer's block." How does Anne describe this feeling?

4. How does Anne say someone reading your material can help you?

5. What are some reasons that students attend Anne's writing classes?

6. What does Anne say is a major step is in relying on your own intuition?

7. In dealing with our characters, what is moral material, according to Anne?

8. What are the two things that put Anne in the spirit to give?

9. How does Anne suggest jealousy can be beneficial for a writer?

10. How did Anne's article about being a lifelong Giants fan originate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anne titles Part 3, "Help Along the Way." This section is filled with helpful ideas to get a writer writing. How can you apply these ideas to your daily life, even if you are not a writer?

Essay Topic 2

What is the moral point of view? Why should you put yourself at the center of your writing? Why should the truth be unfolded layer after layer, instead of like a one-liner on a bumper sticker?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast finding a writing partner to forming a reading group, and discuss the effectiveness of both.

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