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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. When writing her letter to Sam, who did Anne picture peering over her shoulder?

2. According to Anne, what should our stories encompass?

3. What other writing skill did Anne use to write her letter to Sam?

4. What does Anne consider a gift if you have it?

5. Where has Anne found some of the best letter writing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Annie Dillard and Anne say about giving to your work?

2. Why does Anne have index cards all over her house?

3. What two books did Anne write as gifts and why?

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

5. Does Anne consider calling around work?

6. How should a reviewer respond to your material, according to Anne?

7. According to Anne, how can having a writing group affect you and your work as a writer?

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

9. Why do Anne students sometimes take on the voice of popular writers?

10. Why does Anne encourage her students to write out of vengeance, as long as they do it nicely?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is publication so important so some writers? Do you think these people will ever see writing its own reward? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

According to Anne, radio station KFKD is the single greatest obstacle to a writer being able to hear their broccoli. Compare and contrast what plays out of the two speakers. Why do you think they are opposing thoughts?

Essay Topic 3

Ethan Canin says you should never write out of vengeance, while Anne says you should always write out of vengeance. These are two opposing ideas by two acclaimed writers. Who do you agree with and why?

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