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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through C.V..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the chapter, C.V., King touches on the theme of the book. What is this theme?
(a) Writing for money.
(b) Writing as magic.
(c) Writing as a career.
(d) Writing as life support.

2. Where does King get a job to help pay for college?
(a) At Canon Mills and Mfg. Co.
(b) At West Point Peppermill Mfg Co.
(c) At Worumbo Mills and Weaving.
(d) At Massachusetts Mills and Dye Co.

3. What kind of a book is On Writing?
(a) Part biography and part how-to.
(b) A book on writing.
(c) A book on writing a biography.
(d) A novel.

4. What happens to Carrie when King sends it off to the publisher?
(a) The publisher sells it for $2500.
(b) King receives a telegram saying the book needed revisions.
(c) It sells, and he receives an advance of $2500.
(d) King receives a check for $250.

5. Where does King discover horror stories?
(a) At his aunt and uncle's house.
(b) At the local theater.
(c) In the school library.
(d) At the newsstand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does King throw the story Carrie in the trash can?

2. When does King begin to write stories?

3. What does King do while editor of his school paper?

4. How does his writing help King financially?

5. When does King get the idea for Carrie?

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