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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Chapter 16 Business Writing: Writing in Your Job.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Zissner believe in the journalism model for good writing?
(a) Yes, it saves space and uses modern words.
(b) No because journalists use cheap words and buzz words.
(c) No, journalism is dead and the writing is poor.
(d) Yes, it is efficient and catchy.

2. Can a writer simply write the article with one interview?
(a) No, editing is too hard with just one interview.
(b) Yes, but it should be avoided because people forget things in the first interview.
(c) Yes, but it is better to have mulitple interviews and meld them together into one incident.
(d) No, there should always be mulitple interviews.

3. What is Zinsser's preferred method for interviewing?
(a) He likes to use pencils and paper.
(b) He doesn't use anything. He just listens.
(c) He likes audio recorders.
(d) He likes to use pens and markers.

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

5. What should every paragraph end with?
(a) All paragraphs should end with a summary of the entire paragraph.
(b) Every paragraph needs to have a hook or a cliffhanger that will lead the reader into the next paragraph.
(c) Every paragraph should end with a period.
(d) All paragraphs should repeat the first sentence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the best aspects of a good story?

2. What is a common problem with nonfiction writers?

3. Why is the above a problem?

4. What is the main attitude that writers have today?

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

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