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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapter 6 Words.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What trap do journalists and editors fall into often?
(a) Using too many commas.
(b) Not doing grammar checks.
(c) Using cliches and made up words.
(d) Usin too many dashes.

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

4. What does Zissner believe authors are fearful of in their writing?
(a) Stating where they live.
(b) The reader not relating to them.
(c) Stating their true opinions, ideas, and judgments.
(d) Writing poorly.

5. Why do Americans have trouble writing?
(a) Their minds are too cluttered.
(b) They are bad at fact checking.
(c) They are not complex enough.
(d) They do too much and slack on their writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do authors please first with their writing?

2. Why does Zissner advise his clients to worry about the marketplace last?

3. When can ornamental writing be used as an exception?

4. What is one task that a good writer constantly does?

5. Good writing is ______________.

(see the answer key)

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