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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 are the best aspects of a good story?
(a) Writing skill.
(b) Clarity.
(c) Good research.
(d) Clarity and writing skill.

2. When can ornamental writing be used as an exception?
(a) To follow solid writing.
(b) When the wrting needs extra fluff.
(c) When the author needs to abide by editors remarks.
(d) When writing evaluations and resumes.

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

4. What is the problem with American writing?
(a) The writing is too sloppy.
(b) It is too complex.
(c) Americans are bad at fact checking.
(d) It isn't complex enough.

5. What is the response previous students have to his style of edits?
(a) They hated it, and have nightmares about his style.
(b) They say they never liked the highlighting.
(c) They like it much better than red pen all over a paper.
(d) They say then can still see the brackets.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do journalists need to perfect uncluttered writing?

2. Does the author believe good writing is the result of an inherent talent?

3. What does Zissner use to highlight clutter in his students' writing?

4. Where should the writer find his or her words?

5. Why doesn't Zissner provide examples of these writers he admires?

(see the answer key)

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