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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapter 4 Style.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tense does Zissner recommend when starting a new piece?
(a) Second person.
(b) Third person.
(c) Combination third and first.
(d) First person.

2. Good writing is ______________.
(a) Very difficult.
(b) Seen often.
(c) Easy.
(d) Easy to teach.

3. What is an example of a time when bad writing HAS to be read?
(a) Online writing.
(b) In English class.
(c) Corporate memos or technical writing.
(d) In the newspaper.

4. What is one of Zissner's biggest pet peeves?
(a) When people dog ear the pages of a book.
(b) When people write in their books.
(c) When people say they can write a book as if it is easy.
(d) When people leave the toilet seat up.

5. Why does the doctor write?
(a) He writes because he hates being a surgeon.
(b) He writes for fun.
(c) He is writing a book.
(d) He writes to make extra money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the problem with American writing?

2. What is the main thing required to being a good writer?

3. Can a writer's style be affected to the reader?

4. What method of writing does Zissner use?

5. What is the response previous students have to his style of edits?

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