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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. The main commitment of famous writers as teachers is what?
2. What author responded to the question of why she wrote fiction, "Because I'm good at it"?
3. In the world of grants, Gardner writes in Chapter 2, who has a better chance than other artists?
4. What publishing house did Gardner send Grendel to first?
5. In Chapter 2, Gardner writes that writing, "like the study of classical piano, is not practical but _____."
Short Essay Questions
1. Are all good writers good teachers? What does Gardner say of this in Chapter 2?
2. What does Gardner say in the beginning of Chapter 2 regarding author education and state funding?
3. Why must a teacher avoid projecting their aesthetic view on writers?
4. What does Gardner say of supporting oneself as a writer in Chapter 3?
5. What does Gardner write of the standard technique of teaching writing in Chapter 2?
6. Where does the author's manuscript go after he reviews the copywriter's corrections?
7. What does Gardner open Chapter 3 with, regarding the young writer's focus on publication?
8. What does Gardner say of editors in Chapter 3? What can one do to appeal to an editor?
9. What should the successful teacher do for his writing students, according to Gardner?
10. What are some of the qualities that should make an aspiring writer leave a program?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the negative aspects of going for a graduate degree from a writer's workshop. What cons does Gardner cite for these programs?
Essay Topic 2
What subjects are worthwhile or important for the author in gaining a well-rounded education? Why?
Essay Topic 3
Describe what Gardner refers to as the "moments of magic" in an author's work. How does one recognize these when reading? What examples does Gardner cite?
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