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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Chapter 11 Nonfiction as Literature.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is an example of a hit book that was rejected several times?
(a) Pride and Prejudice.
(b) Harry Potter.
(c) Jurassic Park.
(d) Eleven on Top.

3. What happens when a writer writes in unclear ways?
(a) They lose the interest of the reader.
(b) Their writing doesn't make sense.
(c) They don't get published.
(d) Their book gets tagged as abstract literature and nobody ever reads it.

4. What is another important characteristic of a writer?
(a) To sound out simple sentences.
(b) To sound out simple syllables.
(c) To be aware of the rhythm and sound of words together.
(d) To be aware of the way words are spelled.

5. When should a writer choose the point of view in a piece of writing?
(a) THe point of view should be determined once the writing is finished and ready for editing.
(b) It doesn't matter when the point of view is established.
(c) A writer should determine the point of view before writing a new piece.
(d) The point of view can be determined after the writer figures out who will be the main character.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tense does Zissner recommend when starting a new piece?

2. What is the purpose of colons?

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

4. What is unity in writing?

5. Why is the above a problem?

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