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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapter 7 Usage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is the simplest sentence?
(a) Simplicity is the direct opposite of clutter.
(b) Simplicity is the opposite of clutter.
(c) Simplicity.
(d) Simplicity is opporite clutter.

2. What group of people does the author think has the worst type of writing?
(a) Toddlers.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Musicians.

3. What is another example of when a person HAS to read bad writing?
(a) Literature anthologies.
(b) Instruction manuals.
(c) Political Journals.
(d) Television captions.

4. Do good writers decorate their writing?
(a) No, good writers dont need ornamentation.
(b) No, only bad writers do this to sell more copies.
(c) Yes, with good punctuation.
(d) Yes, always with lots of extra words.

5. What is the main thing required to being a good writer?
(a) All answers are correct.
(b) Good editing.
(c) Hard work.
(d) Passion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does it convey when anyone says he can write a book if he wanted to?

2. How does a thesaurus help with brainstorming?

3. What is an example of a dead language?

4. What does Zissner believe authors are fearful of in their writing?

5. Does Zissner believe in the journalism model for good writing?

(see the answer key)

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