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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On Writing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal appears in the image King describes in the second chapter?
(a) A turtle.
(b) A parakeet.
(c) A cat.
(d) A rabbit.

2. What does King believe is necessary to create strong characters?
(a) They should be multidimensional.
(b) The reader should have no problem identifying the good characters from the bad ones.
(c) They should be clearly defined but interesting.
(d) They should be clearly defined by their actions.

3. What is King's overall opinion on writing as a profession?
(a) It is serious and straightforward.
(b) It is didactic.
(c) It is frivolous.
(d) It is humorous.

4. When a writer sees an image in his/her head and writes it down, what is he accomplishing in regards to the reader?
(a) Demonstrating his prowess as an author who should be read.
(b) Giving the image to the reader.
(c) Enticing the reader to stay alert.
(d) Suggesting how to understand the author's thoughts.

5. Why does King describe the image in the second chapter the way he does?
(a) To allow the reader to see the image in their own way.
(b) So that the reader creates an image different from the one King describes.
(c) King believes the reader will see the image as he does anyway.
(d) King wants to trick the reader into seeing a different image.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the cloth mentioned in King's image located within the image?

2. What is a major theme in the second chapter of King's book?

3. What is the name of the second chapter of this book?

4. With respect to vocabulary, King states that __________ does not matter:

5. What does the second chapter open with King presenting to the reader?

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